Gray's Creek played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by the South View Tigers 53-17. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 31-3.
Despite the loss, Gray's Creek still got an impressive performance from Dequan'Dj' Anthony, who picked up 103 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also punched in one rushing score. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 53 yards.
South View got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamal Brown out in front who rushed for 89 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries. Cristian Simmons helped out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gray's Creek fell to 2-1. As for South View, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gray's Creek will head out to challenge Douglas Byrd at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for South View, they will venture away from home to take on Pinecrest at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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