After only 12 points in their last match, Girard made sure to put some points up on the board against North East on Friday. The Girard Yellowjackets came out on top against the North East Grape Pickers by a score of 34-27. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Girard to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tyler Mayes, who picked up 140 receiving yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why North East lost, don't look at Bryson Galloway. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 113 yards and a touchdown. Those 142 rushing yards gave Galloway a new career-high. Ethen Ringer handled things on the ground, rushing for 88 yards.
Girard's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6. As for North East, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Girard wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 52-18 loss against Fort LeBoeuf on the 18th. As for North East, they will head out to take on Fairview at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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