Gravette and Hamburg squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Gravette had to settle for second. They lost 48-28 to the Hamburg Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Gravette has suffered since November 17, 2023.
Gravette's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Gabriel Holmes, who rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and Kayden Brown, who gained 152 total yards and a touchdown. Brown got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 67 yards.
Ni?Kel Lewis was his usual excellent self, rushing for 162 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown for Hamburg. Lewis' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards. Kaeden Thomas was another key player, throwing for 123 yards and a touchdown.
Gravette's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Hamburg, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3.
Gravette does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hamburg, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Monticello at 7:00 p.m. Hamburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.9 points per game this season.
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