Jamestown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 20th straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell to the Grafton Clippers 29-23. The Eagles lost against the Clippers in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 62-0 score last time.
Despite the loss, Jamestown still got an impressive performance from Vincent Creel, who picked up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Jamestown didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Bowen Mayo. Another thorn in Grafton's side was Brayden Strouse, who made 19 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Grafton got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Luke Bryant out in front who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 221 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Makale Barnett, who gained 109 total yards and two touchdowns.
Jamestown's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Grafton, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jamestown will welcome Warhill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grafton, they will host York at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grafton is on a six-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, York a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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