Early was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of the Eastland Mavericks by a score of 33-31. The Longhorns lost against the Mavericks in their previous head to head back in October of 2019, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 59-23 score last time.
Even though they lost, Early was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Early wouldn't let Eastland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Early can thank Andrew Reedy and Mario Vasquez for forcing both of them. Vasquez is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least seven every time he's taken the field this season.
It was another big night for Cayden Alford, who rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry for Eastland. Cason Browning was another key player, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Early's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Eastland, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
Early wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 36-22 loss against Dublin on the 8th. Eastland has also already played their next match, a 35-7 defeat against Tolar on the 8th.
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