Daniel faced Stratford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lions received a blow as they fell 42-26 to the Knights. The Lions were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Daniel's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jace Grass, who threw for 270 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Kingsten Bibb, who gained 92 total yards and two touchdowns.
Jachin Davis was a one-man wrecking crew For Stratford. as he rushed for 126 yards and three scores on only eight carries, and also threw for 258 yards and a pair of TDs on only 16 passes. Those 126 rushing yards gave Davis a new career-high. Jqwan Crosby was another key player, picking up 188 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Daniel's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Stratford, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Daniel will welcome J.L. Mann at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Stratford, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Fort Dorchester at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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