Lee came back down to earth on Friday after soaring to a 51-point game in their last game. They fell just short of the Gate City Blue Devils by a score of 42-39. The Generals haven't had much luck with the Blue Devils recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Lee had strong showings from Brynnen Pendergraft, who threw for 456 yards and six touchdowns, and Karder Pendergraft, who picked up 190 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Karder was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 56 yards. Konner Early also helped out as he racked up 143 receiving yards.
Lee didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Early and Pendergraft.
Lee now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Gate City, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lee will take on Central Wise at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gate City, they will square off against John Battle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. John Battle is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Gate City will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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