Football Recap: Griffin Bears vs. Locust Grove Wildcats
Griffin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They were dealt a 39-6 defeat at the hands of the Locust Grove Wildcats. The matchup marked the Bears' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Katie Smith continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Locust Grove, throwing for 314 yards and six touchdowns while completing 79.4% of her passes. Smith has been hot , having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last six times she's played. Emma Little was Smith's top target, picking up 99 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Griffin's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-2-1. As for Locust Grove, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Griffin will host Perry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Griffin's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Perry's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Locust Grove, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Hampton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Locust Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33 points per game this season.
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