Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbia). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the East Alton-Wood River Oilers 60-12 on the road. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 24 points or more this season.
Columbia was led to victory by Keegan Thompson and Jase Nelson. Thompson gained 85 total yards and a touchdown, while Nelson gained 98 total yards and a touchdown.
Columbia's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for East Alton-Wood River, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Columbia will welcome Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbia's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Salem's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Alton-Wood River, they will head out on the road to face off against Freeburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Freeburg and three for East Alton-Wood River.
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