River Bluff is still undefeated this season after their game against White Knoll on Friday, but White Knoll came as close as anyone has to beating them. The River Bluff Gators sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 24-21 win over the White Knoll Timberwolves. For the Gators, this counts as revenge for the 40-0 loss the Timberwolves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2023.
It was another big night for Hayden Myers, who rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown. Those 187 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
River Bluff didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nathan Shuman, Aaron Griffin, and Caleb Pinkney picked up one apiece. Another thorn in White Knoll's side was Griffin Lindler, who picked up a sack, made eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended a pass.
River Bluff pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for White Knoll, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. River Bluff will head out to face off against Irmo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Irmo's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for White Knoll, they will face off against Dutch Fork at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dutch Fork will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something White Knoll surely won't give up without a fight.
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