Griffin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 33-14 to the Northside Patriots. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2021.
Caden Clay was his usual excellent self, rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes for Northside. Jai Jackson handled things on the ground, rushing for 107 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Griffin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Northside, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Griffin will be playing at home against Jonesboro at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Northside, they will head out on the road to challenge Starr's Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Starr's Mill is coming into the matchup with five straight victories at home, so Northside will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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