On Friday, Bell faced Roosevelt in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Bell Griffins took a blow against the Roosevelt Roughriders, falling 46-6. The loss was the Griffins' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Bell still got an impressive performance from Antonio Washington, who picked up 39 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 85 yards.
Roosevelt's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but David Anderson led the charge by throwing for 139 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes. Deyon Smith was another key player, rushing for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Bell fell to 2-1. As for Roosevelt, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Bell's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on KIPP DC Legacy College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. KIPP DC Legacy College Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Bell surely won't give up without a fight. As for Roosevelt, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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