Garinger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Butler Bulldogs 63-7. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 374th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 24th).
Butler got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayden Williams out in front who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Damorian Thomas-Wright, who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns.
Garinger's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Butler, the win snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Garinger will venture away from home to challenge East Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garinger is facing East Mecklenburg at the right time seeing as East Mecklenburg is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Butler, they are on the road again on Friday to play Providence at 7:00 p.m.
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