Football Recap: Jo Byrns Red Devils vs. Gordonsville Tigers
Jo Byrns lost against Gordonsville back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Jo Byrns Red Devils were beaten by the Gordonsville Tigers 48-14. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee football rankings (they are ranked 267th, while the Tigers are ranked 133rd).
Jo Byrns' loss came despite strong showings from Amari Cotton and Clay Woody. Cotton rushed for 82 yards, while Woody picked up 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
It was another big night for Bryson Grisham, who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.2 yards per carry for Gordonsville. Grisham is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 126 every time he's taken the field this season. Jemario Williams was another key player, rushing for 51 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Jo Byrns dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Gordonsville, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Jo Byrns will square off against East Robertson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Robertson will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Jo Byrns surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gordonsville, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on DeKalb County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Gordonsville: 9.8, DeKalb County: 13.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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