Grassfield extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were beaten by the Indian River Braves 59-16. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 195th, while the Braves are ranked 36th).
Jason Deloatch Jr threw for 39 yards and one touchdown.
As for Indian River, their win bumped their record up to 3-1. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won three games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Lord Malik Heru was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 166 yards and three TDs.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Grassfield will square off against rival King's Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Indian River is set to challenge their familiar foe Western Branch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Braves 14, the Bruins 15) so any points scored will be well earned.
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