Second-ranked Eureka has been living on the edge somewhat, escaping earlier this season with a tight win over Class A Whitefish and coming from behind to defeat Missoula Loyola last week.

The Lions didn't have the magic this week. Florence raced out to a big lead and never relinquished it in handing Eureka its first Class B loss of the season.

No. 3 Malta and No. 4 Glasgow both had well-earned victories as they continue on the path to their North division clash in two weeks.

Key Week 7 matchup: Florence 34, No. 2 Eureka 6

Brady Duchien tossed three touchdown passes and Chase Wagner recovered a teammates' fumble in the end zone as Florence scored the game's first 27 points.

Eureka rallied from two double-digit deficits last week but couldn't repeat the accomplishment this time. Rogan L

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