Football Recap: A.C. Reynolds Gets the Win

A.C. Reynolds's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They slipped by the Maiden Blue Devils 27-26.

A.C. Reynolds' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayden Ray, who picked up 82 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 43 yards and one touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Kolton Rymer, who threw for 151 yards and one TD while completing 86.7% of his passes.

A.C. Reynolds' run defense was locked in: Maiden could only muster 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Staceyon Taylor for the heroic effort on defense: he. A.C. Reynolds' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.6.

A.C. Reynolds' defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Taylor, Chad Black, and Kai Smith, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Maiden's side was Taylor, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.

Despite the loss, Maiden still got an impressive performance from Grant Lawing, who threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground.

The win got A.C. Reynolds back to even at 1-1. As for Maiden, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A.C. Reynolds will host Jay M. Robinson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Maiden, they will welcome North Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Blue Devils their first taste of in-conference action this season.