Gloucester was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 38-9 loss at the hands of the Grafton Clippers. While the Dukes didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Clippers 7-0 in the first quarter.
Grafton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malake Barnett, who rushed for 150 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 carries, and also caught one touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Xzavieon Hendricks, who threw for 157 yards and three TDs.
Gloucester's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Grafton, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Gloucester wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 34-0 loss against York on the 19th. As for Grafton, they have also already played their next match, a 45-10 defeat against Poquoson on the 19th.
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