Eisenhower is still winless after their match against Rim of the World on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Rim of the World Fighting Scots by a score of 23-21. Despite 163 more yards than the Fighting Scots, the Eagles couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Eisenhower lost, don't look at Jordan Houston. Despite the final result, he rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Aaron Ellard was another key player, picking up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The critical scores for Rim of the World came from Tatum Ortiz, Luis Barrios, and Eli Stainsen.
Eisenhower's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Rim of the World, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Eisenhower will challenge Jurupa Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rim of the World, they will take on San Gorgonio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in San Gorgonio's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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