Bluestem lost against Eureka back in September of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bluestem Lions lost to the Eureka Tornadoes at home by a 30-14 margin. The defeat continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Tornadoes: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Bluestem lost, don't look at Colten Neal. Despite the final result, he rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Neal is now averaging an impressive 104.2 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Bluestem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Peyton Hare continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Eureka, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 21 yards and a touchdown. Hare really tore up the turf during one magnificent 96-yard run.
Bluestem's record now sits at 1-4. As for Eureka, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Bluestem will head out to face off against Humboldt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Humboldt will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Bluestem surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eureka, they will square off against West Franklin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eureka is facing West Franklin at the right time seeing as West Franklin is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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