Eldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 36-28 to the California Pintos. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 33-26 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Eldon lost, don't look at Drew Hinds. Despite the final result, he rushed for 87 yards and one TD on only 11 carries, and also threw for 85 yards and one touchdown. Drayden Delong was another key player, rushing for 62 yards and one score.
Eldon's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for California, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Eldon will take on rival Boonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, California is set to face off against their familiar foe Hallsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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