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Football team climbs over Highlands

Jordyn Hulinsky

The Eagles improve their record to 6-3 overall and 5-2 in the RMAC after winning against New Mexico Highlands Saturday, 52-38. Fifty-two is the most points CSC has scored in a single game so far this season.

Quarterback Jonn McLain, senior of Chadron, set the school’s all-time record in regular season passing yards with 9,463 yards. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns.

Wide Receiver Antonio Thompson (19), senior of Savanah, Georgia, runs the ball through pressure Oct. 25 during the game against Black Hills State University at Elliott Field. —Photo by Taylor Shortall
Wide Receiver Antonio Thompson (19), senior of Savanah, Georgia, runs the ball through pressure Oct. 25 during the game against Black Hills State University at Elliott Field. —Photo by Taylor Shortall

Redshirt freshman Derek Jackson, tailback of Pueblo West, Colorado, found his way into the endzone for the first time in his career. He led the Eagle rushers with four touchdowns and 105 yards.

Inside Receiver Zac Bargen, junior of Chadron, also scored the first touchdown of his career this weekend.

The Eagles rushed for 251 yards as a team. Tailbacks Cody Paul, sophomore of Seal Beach, California, and Michael Madkins, senior of Sacramento, California, rushed for 81 and 78 yards, respectively.

Kyle Vinich, junior wide receiver of Casper, Wyoming, caught six passes for 99 yards, leading the Eagles in receptions. Receivers Danny O’Boyle, junior of Gering, snagged three for 44 yards, and Ethan Bauer, senior of Morse Bluff, grabbed three for 33 yards.

Defensively, Isaac Holscher, senior of Scottsbluff, knocked down 13 tackles. Dylan Furrier, junior of Tucson, Arizona, and Jojo Phillips, senior of San Diego, each tallied 10 tackles.

“Highlands was a good team,” Furrier said. “And we were happy to get out of Las Vegas with a win.”

The Eagles finish their home season this Saturday against Western New Mexico University, Silver City.

“It’s going to be a memorable game,” Center Sam Parker, senior of Harrison, said. “I’m very thankful that I’ve been able to finish out my career with great teammates and our coaching staff. I’m sure the game will be emotional, but I just want to give it my best like every week.”

Kickoff at Elliott Field is at noon, Saturday. The game can be heard on the radio at 97.5 and 105.9.

“This is the last game for this great group of seniors,” Furrier said. “And it’s important to them and the rest of the team that we play really well to make it a memorable last home game. This group of seniors really means a lot to the rest of the team and the coaching staff. We’re excited to play a great game and send the seniors out with a big win at home. It’s the least we could do for all they’ve sacrificed for the program.”