Blackford and Eastern squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Blackford had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Eastern Comets 35-7. The Bruins' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it six in a row.
Blackford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Gage Dow.
Eastern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gibson Eagle led the charge by throwing for 331 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72% of his passes, and also punching in a rushing score. Eagle is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Kaleb Hurt was another key pass catcher, picking up 115 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Blackford's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Eastern, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-4.
Blackford does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eastern, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Rochester, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Eastern is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.9 points per game this season.
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