This season hasn't been kind to The Two Rivers Gators, who are still winless after their eighth matchup. They had to suffer through a rough 63-0 loss at the hands of Glen Rose. Two Rivers has struggled against Glen Rose recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Leading Glen Rose to victory were Heath Ballance and Roger Thomas. Ballance rushed for 77 yards and three touchdowns, while Thomas rushed for 82 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Ballance was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. Paxton Long and his 115 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Glen Rose's win.
Two Rivers' defeat was their eighth straight on the road (dating back to last season), which dropped their overall record down to 0-8. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 8.4 points per game. As for Glen Rose, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 6-2.
Two Rivers will be playing in front of their home fans against Bismarck at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Glen Rose, they will head out on the road to face off against Centerpoint at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerpoint will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
