Grand Prairie's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They took down the Nimitz Vikings 41-27. The win continues a trend for the Gophers in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won four in a row.
Xavier Clinton was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 234 yards and three scores on only 12 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Grand Prairie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Nimitz's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jevon Woolfolk, who gained 142 total yards and a touchdown, and Jaylin Harris, who rushed for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Woolfolk is also crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season.
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| 09/11/25 - Home | 41-27 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 24-14 W |
| 09/29/17 - Away | 29-17 W |
| 09/23/16 - Home | 42-35 W |
Grand Prairie's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Nimitz, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Grand Prairie will be playing in front of their home fans against Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. This will be the Gophers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Nimitz, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on MacArthur at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The match will also give the Vikings their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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