North Surry couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Mount Airy Granite Bears on Friday, falling 50-14. While losing is never fun, the Greyhounds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 175th, while the Granite Bears are ranked 33rd).
Taeshon Martin went supernova for Mount Airy, rushing for 195 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Goins, who gained 91 total yards and a touchdown.
North Surry is headed away from home for the first time to square off against South Stokes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Surry is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Mount Airy, they will challenge East Surry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Airy is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 17 games dating back to last season.
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