Football Recap: Columbus Piles Up the Points Against Greenville

Blue Devils

Previous 6 Games (Home)

10/03/25 vs Greenville	42-8
09/25/25 vs Shaw	17-0
09/12/25 vs Jordan	49-6
08/29/25 vs Randolph-Clay	17-14
08/14/25 vs Miller County	35-17
10/18/24 vs Kendrick	31-0

Columbus had won six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-1 to make it seven. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Greenville Patriots 42-8. This was payback for the Blue Devils, who suffered a 22-16 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Columbus' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rayshaun Glover, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Glover's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Grant Geringer was another key back, rushing for 79 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Columbus was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

As for Greenville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. They gained 191 more yards on the day, but it was Columbus that made the best use of them.

When it comes to explaining why Greenville lost, don't look at Marquel Deering. Despite the final result, he rushed for 257 yards and one TD while picking up 13.5 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Zayden Kelley, who rushed for 85 yards on only eight carries.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus will welcome Hardaway at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Blue Devils will be up against the Hawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29.67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Greenville, they will be playing at home against Mount Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.