After losing to Pinewood the last time they met, Crystal Springs Uplands decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Pinewood Panthers 50-8. The Gryphons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 31 points or more this season.
Crystal Springs Uplands had a senior duo take command as Teague Durkin threw for 248 yards and seven touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt and Rohan Dalal picked up 178 receiving yards and five touchdowns. With that strong performance, Dalal is now averaging an impressive 2.2 receiving touchdowns per game.
Crystal Springs Uplands wouldn't let Pinewood keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Crystal Springs Uplands can thank Diego Torres and Brighton Ramos for forcing both of them. Ramos is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.
The win (which was Crystal Springs Uplands' fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. As for Pinewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crystal Springs Uplands will head out to face off against Priory at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Priory is coming into the game with four straight victories at home, so Crystal Springs Uplands will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Pinewood, they will head out on the road to challenge Anzar at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pinewood is facing Anzar at the right time seeing as Anzar is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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