Wasilla lost a heartbreaker to Eagle River when they met back in September of 2022, and they left with a heavy heart again on Saturday. The Wasilla Warriors were beaten by the Eagle River Wolves 41-13. The Warriors lost against the Wolves in their previous head to head back in August of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 13-10 score last time.
Garrett Bird was his usual excellent self, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 33 receiving yards for Eagle River. Bird is becoming a predictor of Eagle River's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Nolan Beaty was another major influence, as he rushed for 89 yards and ran in a TD.
Wasilla's defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Eagle River, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Wasilla will venture away from home to face off against Palmer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eagle River, they will host Chugiak at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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