Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grandville). They claimed a resounding 56-13 win over the Grand Haven Buccaneers at home. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 160th), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Grand Haven lost, don't look at Andrew Willemsen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown. Willemsen's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 142 rushing yards dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Grandville and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Grand Haven, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grandville will head out to square off against East Kentwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grand Haven, they will challenge Hudsonville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hudsonville is coming into the matchup with three straight wins at home, so Grand Haven will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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