The Eastmark Firebirds sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-13 win over the Walden Grove Red Wolves on Thursday.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Eastmark to victory, but perhaps none more so than Maximo Cano, who picked up 105 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 37 yards. The Firebirds also relied on Cano, who's 47-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game. Eastmark also got a significant boost from Justus Witmer, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Eastmark's run defense was locked in: Walden Grove could only muster 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Bryson Bowman for the heroic effort on defense: he. Eastmark's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.
Eastmark didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kyson Lunt and Cano. Bowman was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making 24 total tackles (7.0 for loss).
Eastmark's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Walden Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastmark will square off against Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Walden Grove, they will be playing at home against Tucson High Magnet School at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th.
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