Grayslake Central lost against Grant Community back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Rams were dealt a 54-20 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Rams have suffered against the Bulldogs since September 9, 2016.
Grant Community got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Matthew Gipson out in front who rushed for 72 yards and two scores on only nine carries, and also threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns. Those 72 rushing yards gave Gipson a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Doltyn Longin, who rushed for 205 yards and one TD while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
This is the second loss in a row for Grayslake Central and nudges their season record down to 3-5. As for Grant Community, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grayslake Central will challenge Round Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will be up against the Panthers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.13 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Grant Community, they will face off against Antioch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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