It was fun while it lasted, but Gravette's undefeated season came to an end after eight games on Friday. They took a hard 35-21 fall against the Elkins Elks. The loss put an end to the Lions' undefeated start to the season.
When it comes to explaining why Gravette lost, don't look at Gabriel Holmes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Holmes is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least three every time he's taken the field this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gravette fell to 8-1. As for Elkins, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Gravette will look to defend their home field on Friday against Gentry at 7:00 p.m. Gravette is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Gentry a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Elkins, they will head out on the road to take on Huntsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkins is facing Huntsville at the right time seeing as Huntsville is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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