Spring Grove has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.29 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They secured a 36-32 W over the Kingsland Knights. The Lions' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Despite the loss, Kingsland still got an impressive performance from Zach Reiland, who rushed for 172 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Reiland also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Another player making a difference was Caden Reiter, who threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Spring Grove pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Kingsland, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Spring Grove will square off against Southland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kingsland, they will challenge Red Rock Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Kingsland is facing Red Rock Central at the right time seeing as Red Rock Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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