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| 10/10/25 - Home | 40-27 W |
| 10/11/24 - Away | 26-33 L |
| 09/08/23 - Away | 57-26 W |
| 09/09/22 - Home | 60-0 W |
| 10/22/21 - Home | 35-0 W |
Stratford lost to Gruver back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Elks walked away with a 40-27 victory over the Greyhounds.
Stratford was led to victory by Alejandro Casas and Darius Jones. Casas rushed for 107 yards and two scores on only 11 carries, while Jones rushed for 68 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 66 yards.
Stratford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Casas and Jones. Stratford received some extra help from Casas, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Stratford has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.2 points over those games. As for Gruver, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Coincidentally, Stratford and Gruver will both be playing Bovina the next time they take the field. The Greyhounds will host the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Elks will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 24th.
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