Columbus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They fell to the Greenville Patriots 22-16.
Despite the defeat, Columbus saw an underclassman step up: Savon Kelly picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss). Grant Geringer's longest reception was for an incredible 90 yards.
Columbus wouldn't let Greenville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Columbus can thank Tim Rogers and Tamir Drayton for forcing both of them. Columbus got some further help from Kelly: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Leading Greenville to victory were Marquel Deering and Antavious Richardson. Deering rushed for 137 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while Richardson rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Antonio Owens was another key player, rushing for 70 yards.
Columbus' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Greenville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Columbus will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Randolph-Clay at 7:30 p.m. As for Greenville, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Hardaway, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
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