Cedar Grove lost against Douglass back in September of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Saints came up short against the Astros, falling 40-14.
Douglass' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kendrick Henderson, who rushed for 23 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 119 yards and one TD while completing 76.9% of his passes. What's more, Henderson racked up 130 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Another back making a difference was Jamari Smith, who rushed for 82 yards and one score on only five carries.
Cedar Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Douglass, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Cedar Grove has already played their next matchup, a 40-21 loss against Mt. Zion on the 25th. As for Douglass, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Riverdale at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (the Astros have three straight victories, the Raiders have four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
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