Football Recap: Gretna Hawks vs. Dan River Wildcats
Gretna won the last time they faced Dan River, and things went their way on Friday too. The Gretna Hawks simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Dan River Wildcats 41-14 at home. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Gretna got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Rayshaun Logan out in front who threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Khalil Waller helped Logan out on the ground, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Gretna was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Gretna's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Rome Barbour was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made 11 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Reneer Jones was another major factor on D, forcing a fumble and making 15 total tackles.
The victory (which was Gretna's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1. As for Dan River, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Gretna will head out on the road to face off against Magna Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gretna is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 28.5 points per game this season. As for Dan River, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Altavista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Altavista's defense has only allowed 8.4 points per game this season, so Dan River's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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