Eastside lost against Buchholz back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Eastside Rams were outmatched by the Buchholz Bobcats at home and fell 35-7. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Bobcats are ranked 14th).
Leading Buchholz to victory were Trace Johnson and Jasiah Powell. Johnson threw for 165 yards and four touchdowns, while Powell rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown. Dj Hicks was Johnson's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Eastside now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Buchholz, their victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastside will welcome Trinity Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Buchholz, they will host Manatee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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