Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Willamette Wolverines 49-14. The Millers were up 14-0 in the fourth but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Springfield lost, don't look at Clay Rhoades. Despite the final result, he rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Those 62 rushing yards gave Rhoades a new career-high.
Mackai Adams was the offensive standout of the contest as he picked up 54 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Willamette, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Springfield will take on South Eugene at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Springfield is facing South Eugene at the right time seeing as South Eugene is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Willamette, they will challenge Roseburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Willamette is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.4 points per game this season.
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