The Goffstown Grizzlies''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their eighth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Alvirne, falling 37-8. Goffstown was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Goffstown's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 1-8. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 7.0 points per game. As for Alvirne, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Goffstown will challenge Concord at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Hampshire (Concord is ranked 24th, while Goffstown is ranked 45th). As for Alvirne, they will head out on the road to face off against Nashua North at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Nashua North is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
