Providence Grove gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 33-14 victory over the East Davidson Golden Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Patriots also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jackson Rhyne and he. Rhyne picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown while he picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended two passes. Holden Swift was in the mix too, providing Providence Grove with a fumble recovery touchdown touchdowns.
Providence Grove's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Jameson Summey picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging four interceptions which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Providence Grove will face off against Southern Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Davidson, they will square off against Wheatmore at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully East Davidson focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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