Football Recap: Carroll County Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Carroll County was the 22-18 winner over Grayson County when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The matchup between the Cavaliers and the Blue Devils didn't end well, with the Cavaliers falling 28-14.

When it comes to explaining why Carroll County lost on Friday, don't look at Ayden Dickerson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.

Grayson County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Parker Dowell led the charge by rushing for 129 yards and one score on only eight carries, while also catching one TD. Another big playmaker for the Blue Devils was Dazion Thompson, who returned a punt for a touchdown.

Carroll County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Grayson County, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.

Carroll County has already played their next contest, a 71-0 victory against Galax on the 12th. As for Grayson County, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 45-3 win against Tazewell on the 12th.