It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Gruver had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took down the Ropes Eagles 42-28. The Greyhounds' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Gruver was led to victory by Briggs Satterfield and Walker Maupin. Satterfield rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, while Maupin rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. That's the most rushing yards Satterfield has posted since back in August. Stephen Cowan made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Gruver wouldn't let Ropes keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Gruver can thank Victor Flores and Cowan for forcing both of them.
Gruver's victory bumped their record up to 14-0. As for Ropes, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 12-2 record.
Gruver will challenge Muenster at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gruver knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 14 contests -- so hopefully Muenster likes a good challenge. Ropes does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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