Football Preview: Chapin Eagles vs. River Bluff Gators
The Chapin Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the River Bluff Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Chapin is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Chapin was just a hair shy of victory and fell 33-32 to Lexington. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wildcats 13-6 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, River Bluff faced Irmo in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. River Bluff lost 35-14 to Irmo. The Gators' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Despite the loss, River Bluff got top-tier performance from Aaron Griffin, who rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. Those 178 rushing yards gave Griffin a new career-high.
Chapin's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for River Bluff, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Chapin came out on top in a nail-biter against River Bluff when the teams last played back in October of 2023, sneaking past 41-38. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Griffin, who picked up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Chapin still be able to contain Griffin? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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