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Umatilla, Eustis Set To Renew Football Rivalry

    This historic Umatilla/Eustis football rivalry will be renewed this coming Friday night, September 5, when the Panthers travel up SR 19 to play the Bulldogs. The matchup, which has not been scheduled regularly in recent years, is among the oldest in the state, dating back to the early 20th century.
   This year, Umatilla comes into the matchup undefeated at 2-0, with two lopsided wins where it has outscored its opponents by a score of 101-12. Eustis will enter the game with a 1-1 record, winning this past Friday night against Atlantic by a score of 12-6.
   Eustis is playing under interim coaching, afterhead coach Darnell Harrison was dismissed after the season opener.
   The teams last played in 2023, with Eustis winning 57-0.
   Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Umatilla High School’s John Westervelt Field.