Football Recap: Michael Sullivan Leads Gresham to Victory over David Douglas

By Team Reports Sep 21, 2024, 7:42pm

Football Recap: Gresham Gophers vs. David Douglas Scots

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Gresham's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They secured a 26-21 W over the David Douglas Scots. That's more bragging rights for the Gophers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Michael Sullivan went supernova for Gresham, picking up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown. Sullivan also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making two total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Tristin Huerta was another key player, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Gresham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Gresham's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for David Douglas, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.

Gresham will host Reynolds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gresham is facing Reynolds at the right time seeing as Reynolds is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for David Douglas, they will head out to face off against Nelson at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. David Douglas is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

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