If East Grand Rapids was riding high fresh off their 42-0 takedown of Christian last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The East Grand Rapids Pioneers fell to the Northview Wildcats 31-27. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Carson Thornton threw for 128 yards on seven of 16 attempts.
James Wiener was his top target, picking up 117 receiving yards. On the ground,
Tyler Blake rushed for 92 yards on only 12 carries.
East Grand Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Northview, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Grand Rapids will venture away from home to take on Holland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holland Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something East Grand Rapids surely won't give up without a fight. As for Northview, they will head out on the road to face off against Thornapple Kellogg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Northview's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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