Easley lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Greenville Red Raiders, falling 49-21. The Green Wave have struggled against the Red Raiders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Easley lost, don't look at Jojo Coleman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 269 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Matthew Hillstock, who picked up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Banks Bouton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 120 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes for Greenville. That's the most rushing yards Bouton has posted since back in August. Sullivan Wallace was another key player, gaining 95 total yards and two touchdowns.
Easley's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Greenville, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-8 record.
Easley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Greenville, they will face off against Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Greenville is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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