Byrd entered their game against Airline on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The contest between the Byrd Yellow Jackets and the Airline Vikings wasn't particularly close, with the Byrd Yellow Jackets falling 35-21. The loss continues a trend for the Yellow Jackets in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost three in a row.
Airline's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from DJ Allen, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Kenny Darby was another key pass catcher, picking up 128 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Airline, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Byrd will challenge Captain Shreve at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Captain Shreve knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Byrd likes a good challenge. As for Airline, they and Huntington are set to duel on Thursday. Airline is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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