Van Buren County faced Warren County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Eagles took a 32-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ellie Grissom and Shaylynn Ross certainly did their best on Monday to avoid the loss. Grissom gained 148 total yards and a touchdown, while Ross threw for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Grissom was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 63 yards.
Van Buren County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Warren County, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Van Buren County beat the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers by a score of 35-14 later that day.
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