Two dominant backs in Hayden Myers and Meliq McGowan are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The River Bluff Gators will challenge the Stratford Knights on Friday.
River Bluff is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They walked away with a 24-13 victory over Cane Bay. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Gators.

Darius Carter
| 11/07/25 vs Cane Bay | 168 |
| 09/12/25 vs Gilbert | 137 |
| 08/22/25 @ Rock Hill | 130 |
| 09/19/25 vs Cheraw | 125 |
| 10/30/25 vs Lexington | 99 |
| + 6 more games |
River Bluff got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Darius Carter out in front who picked up 168 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Gators are 3-1 when Carter posts 100 or more receiving yards, but 3-4 otherwise. Brayden Moore was another key passer, throwing for 116 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes.
Meanwhile, Stratford got themselves on the board against Goose Creek two weeks ago, but Goose Creek never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 48-0 victory over the Gators. The Knights might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 21 points or more this season.
River Bluff better keep an eye on Jachin Davis. He was instrumental in Stratford's win, rushing for 67 yards and two scores on only six carries, while also throwing for 117 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Stratford's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for River Bluff, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. River Bluff has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Stratford struggles in that department as they've been averaging 240.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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