Lafayette (Williamsburg, Va.)'s advantage, which at one point stood at 15 points, dwindled to eight before the final whistle blew on a 15-7 victory over
Grafton (Yorktown, Va.).
The Rams were up 15-0 at the half after taking the lead on a rushing touchdown in the second quarter.
Brendan McGinty played well for Lafayette in the victory. He ran for one touchdown.
The Clippers' lone touchdown came on a 3-yard pass in the fourth quarter.
Last season's game between the teams resulted in a 28-7 win for LHS.
The defeat comes as a step back for Grafton, which notched a 24-0 victory over Bruton in its previous outing. The victory was a step in the right direction for the Williamsburg school, which was coming off a 34-27 defeat at the hands of Smithfield in its previous game. The loss snapped Grafton's 2-game winning streak.
Grafton (3-3) goes up against Smithfield in a AA Bay Rivers game matchup next week, while Lafayette (4-1) locks horns with Warhill also in a AA Bay Rivers game.
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