Easton Area had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Spring-Ford Rams, posting a 49-7 win at home. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Rovers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Rams are ranked 33rd).
Easton Area had a senior duo take command as William Day rushed for 97 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries and Dorian Thomas rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. With that strong performance, Thomas is now averaging an impressive 104 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Martinez, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Easton Area was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 404 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Spring-Ford only gained 216.
Easton Area's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Cael Disora and Andrew Biddle.
The win got Easton Area back to even at 1-1. As for Spring-Ford, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Easton Area will welcome Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Spring-Ford, they will host Downingtown East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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