East Allegheny was the 28-7 winner over Freeport when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The East Allegheny Wild Cats were dealt a 42-15 defeat at the hands of the Freeport Yellowjackets on Friday. The Wild Cats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Despite the loss, East Allegheny still got an impressive performance from Damarjae Warren, who picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Warren showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 51 yards.
It was another big night for Drew Ross, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown for Freeport. Ross didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
East Allegheny's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Freeport, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Allegheny will challenge Fox Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Allegheny is facing Fox Chapel at the right time seeing as Fox Chapel is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Freeport, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Imani Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Imani Christian Academy will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Freeport surely won't give up without a fight.
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