After flying high against Statesboro two weeks ago, Greenbrier came back down to earth. The Greenbrier Wolfpack fell 21-14 to the Brunswick Pirates on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Wolfpack can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Pirates are ranked 44th).
Despite the defeat, Greenbrier had strong showings from Brayden Stephens, who threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns, and Ryan Clayborn, who picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Brunswick's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nigel Gardner, who rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Gardner now rushed for 103 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was William Heck, who rushed for 137 yards.
Greenbrier's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Brunswick, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greenbrier will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Bradwell Institute at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bradwell Institute will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Brunswick, they will head out on the road to square off against Glynn Academy at 7:25 p.m. on Friday. Brunswick is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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