After losing to Alexandria-Monroe the last time they met, Eastbrook decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Eastbrook Panthers won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers 28-27. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Bodie Howell continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 149 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Eastbrook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 251 rushing yards in five consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Eastbrook's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Carter Daugherty.
Alexandria-Monroe's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Bryson Eckler and Brady Gast. Eckler picked up 171 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Gast threw for 246 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt. Eckler torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 85 yards.
The victory got Eastbrook back to even at 2-2. As for Alexandria-Monroe, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Eastbrook will face off against Blackford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they will take on Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alexandria-Monroe is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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