Clinton Central extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were beaten by the Eastern Comets 63-6. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-0.
When it comes to explaining why Clinton Central lost, don't look at Amrin Barrett. Despite the final result, he rushed for 106 yards on only 15 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 57 yards.
While Clinton Central came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Eastern: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 44.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Barrett and Keaton Albaugh, who each logged one passes deflected. That defensive display was nothing new: Clinton Central has limited their opponent to a lower and lower completion percentage in three consecutive contests.
As for Eastern, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. That looming 63-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
A big part of Eastern's victory came down to the chemistry between Gibson Eagle and his top target Bentley Hullinger. Eagle threw for 163 yards and three TDs on only 14 passes while Hullinger gained 122 total yards and three touchdowns. What's more, Eagle racked up 125.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Cody Tarrh got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Clinton Central will take on rival Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Eastern is set to face off against their familiar foe Tri-Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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