Northside lost to Griffin back in October of 2021, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Northside Patriots strolled past the Griffin Bears with points to spare, taking the game 33-14. Given the Patriots' advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Bears are ranked 289th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Caden Clay was his usual excellent self, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. Jai Jackson was another key player, rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Northside pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Griffin, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Northside will head out to challenge Starr's Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Starr's Mill will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Northside surely won't give up without a fight. As for Griffin, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Jonesboro at 7:00 p.m.
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