The Eagles are dominating football opponents at a clip not seen, since, well, last year! Granted, the first four games of the schedule are the least challenging, but they have done exactly what was expected of them and more.  They are averaging over 50 points a game, while giving up just over 3!

 Ryan Tartaglia is leading the ground assault, with just 35 carries for 331 yards and a 9.5 average.  He has been playing sparingly as most games have been decided early.  He leads the team with 6 touchdowns.  Corey Richards has 28 carries for 239 yards and an 8.5 yards per carry average. 

 Amazingly, 12 different players have scored for the Eagles this year, and as a team they have scored 30 touchdowns. Jason Eakins has booted a very dependable 29 extra points as a result. 

 Churubusco has not had to put the ball in the air very much, but when they do it has been very effective.  Quarterback Cameron Amber has 11 completions in 24 attempts, and 4 of the completions have gone for TD’s.  Jeff Geiger is averaging an amazing 35 yards per catch with 3 touchdowns to his credit, while Corey Richards is just a shade under 24 yards per catch on 5 receptions. 

 If you think the offense is functioning at a very high rate, (and it is), their defensive stats might be even more spectacular.  The Eagles have 22 takeaways in 4 games, which would be a great season’s worth for most teams.  Corey Richards excels in this area also, with 3 picks and 1 fumble recovery.  Andrew Grawcock and Jordan Hamilton have 3 takeaways each, while Jared Hill leads in the sack department with 4 from his outside linebacker position.

 So now begins the more challenging part of the schedule, starting with the Homecoming game tonight.  The undefeated Angola Hornets come to town looking for some revenge for last years lopsided loss, and it will be a better gauge as to where the Churubusco High School football team is in relationship to the rest of the NECC conference.