The Red Springs Red Devils will challenge the Gray's Creek Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Red Springs is leaving town to face Gray's Creek after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Red Springs came up short against Douglas Byrd on Friday, falling 40-14. The game was a 14-14 toss-up at halftime, but the Red Devils couldn't quite close it out.
Meanwhile, Gray's Creek had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat E.E. Smith 49-20 on the road. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Gray's Creek's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alphonso Myers, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Zeek Reed, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Red Springs took a serious blow against Gray's Creek when the teams last played back in August of 2023, falling 47-19. Can Red Springs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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