Middlesex lost against Rappahannock back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Middlesex Chargers were dealt a 72-16 defeat at the hands of the Rappahannock Raiders. The Chargers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-16.
When it comes to explaining why Middlesex lost, don't look at Jaquan Griffin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Griffin showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 68 yards.
Middlesex's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Rappahannock, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Middlesex will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Northampton at 7:00 p.m. Northampton will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Middlesex surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rappahannock, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Essex at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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