Grove City had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their defense stepped up to hand the North East Grape Pickers a 21-0 shutout on Friday. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 166th, while the Grape Pickers are ranked 434th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jaxyn Wilson had a dynamite game for Grove City, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns. Nathan Greer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Grove City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Grove City's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Greer picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Another thorn in North East's side was Delathian Boanes, who made eight total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Grove City will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Fairview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grove City will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for North East, they will head out to face off against Seneca at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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