Dan River gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Tunstall Trojans 29-6. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
D.J. Gregory was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Trevor Thomas also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Another reason for the win was Dan River's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Tanner Citty and Ronnie Glass Iii who racked up five sacks between them. Glass Iii didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks, made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defended a pass. Ja'Cori Gregory was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Tunstall is on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dan River will welcome Magna Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tunstall, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Chatham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2014.
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