Football Recap: Lejeune Devil Pups vs. Bear Grass Charter Bears
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Duplin, Lejeune was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bear Grass Charter Bears 41-14 on the road. Lejeune's win was all the more impressive since the Bears were averaging only 17.25 points allowed on the season.
Sebastian Dorelien went supernova for Lejeune, rushing for 84 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Grady Mahaffey made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Lejeune's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Mahaffey picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Lejeune's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Bear Grass Charter, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lejeune will face off against Spring Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bear Grass Charter, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Columbia at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bear Grass Charter's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Columbia's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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