Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Eugene). They came out on top against the Roseburg Indians by a score of 28-21 on Thursday. That's two games straight that the Highlanders have won by exactly seven points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead North Eugene to victory, but perhaps none more so than D'Mariyae Ireland, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown.
North Eugene didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Josiah Corsini and Grady Kik-Down.
North Eugene's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Roseburg, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
North Eugene will head out on the road to square off against Churchill at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Churchill will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something North Eugene surely won't give up without a fight. As for Roseburg, they will host Willamette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Willamette's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Roseburg's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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