If Dora was riding high fresh off their 54-9 takedown of Curry last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Dora Bulldogs took a hard 47-28 fall against the Good Hope Raiders on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Dora lost, don't look at Jayden Griffin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Griffin's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his ninth straight game with at least 178 rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Dora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 226 rushing yards in nine consecutive games.
The loss snapped Dora's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Good Hope, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dora will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Brooks at 7:00 p.m. on November 8th. As for Good Hope, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Good Hope has won five straight at home dating back to last season, while Fairview won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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