The Eagles welcomed the Pioneers came to Eagle Stadium on a calm, warm evening and had a tough
time establishing a rhythm on offense or defense this evening. After receiving the opening
kickoff, the Eagles moved the ball across midfield, mostly behind strong running from Tony
Phillips. However, a fourth down pass was intercepted by the Pioneers defender and EGR made
a nine-play drive for a touchdown. That kind of set the tone for the Eagles tonight.
The Eagles Offense moved the ball significantly all game only to have their drives stall and be
forced to give the ball back to East GR. The Pioneers were able to keep their drives going and
punch through for touchdowns. The Eagles offense showed grit as their final drive of the night
went for 10 plays and 80 yards capped off by an 11-yard touchdown strike from QB Charlie King
to wideout Aaron Gholston. The final score: EGR 42 GRC 6
Tony Phillips had a strong game running the ball with 16 carries for 109 yards behind the work
of the Offensive Line. QB King completed 9 passes in 18 tries to five different receivers for 125
yards and a TD. Four receivers caught 2 passes each: Ben Toly (28 yds), Aaron Gholston (30 yds,
1TD), Brandt Alles (34 yds), TD Davis (35 yds). Defensively, the Eagles were led by lineman Davis
Hutt with 4 tackles, William Owens with 5 tackles, and TD Davis with 5 tackles. Tony Phillips also
had two tackles for loss.
The Eagles now must look ahead for their game next week Friday on the road against the Hawks of
Forest Hills Eastern HS. Let’s Roll Eagles!