Sickles is still winless after their match against King on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Lions. The Gryphons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Brayden Himelright threw for 153 yards and one touchdown. Tommy Worley was his top target, picking up 70 receiving yards and one score.
Evens Darcueil went supernova For King., rushing for 180 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry. Those 180 rushing yards gave Darcueil a new career-high.
Sickles' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for King, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Coming up, Sickles will venture away from home to face off against Wharton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Gryphons their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for King, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Blake at 7:30 p.m. on October 3.
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