Charlestown had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Eastern Musketeers on Friday as the Charlestown Pirates made off with a 33-7 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Pirates, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Charlestown found their leader in underclassman Christian Grayson, who threw for 106 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown. Those 33 rushing yards gave Grayson a new career-high. Noah Phillips was another key player, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Charlestown's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Eastern, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Charlestown will square off against Martinsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Martinsville will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Charlestown surely won't give up without a fight. As for Eastern, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Paoli at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Paoli's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last seven contests.
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