Football Recap: Oak Grove Grizzlies vs. North Forsyth Vikings
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oak Grove). They blew past the North Forsyth Vikings 41-14 at home on Thursday. Considering the Grizzlies have won three contests by more than 24 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Oak Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Grayson Treadway, who threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. Sam Bennett was Treadway's top target, picking up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 60 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Oak Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Oak Grove wouldn't let North Forsyth keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Oak Grove can thank Ricky Bell and Malik Hairston for forcing both of them. Bradley Byrd was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Although North Forsyth took the loss, they still got scores from Varteice Hamilton and JQuez Jackson.
Oak Grove's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for North Forsyth, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Oak Grove will play host again on Friday to welcome Hibriten, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Oak Grove's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Hibriten's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for North Forsyth, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Reidsville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Reidsville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something North Forsyth surely won't give up without a fight.
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