Eastern Alamance had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Their defense stepped up to hand the Cedar Ridge Fighting Red Wolves a 69-0 shutout on Friday. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eastern Alamance had a senior duo take command as Tyrek Samuel rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries and Jayden Russo rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Russo a new career-high in rushing yards. Daylin Ford made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Eastern Alamance didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Coty Chambliss led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Eastern Alamance's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Cedar Ridge, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Eastern Alamance will be playing at home against Person at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern Alamance is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Cedar Ridge, they will head out to take on Western Alamance at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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