Irmo had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Oceanside Collegiate Academy Landsharks by a score of 35-28. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Yellow Jackets were the better team in the second half.
Irmo's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jaiden Bryant, Branden Goldsborough, and Major Taylor, who each picked up one sack apiece. Irmo got some further help from Jamar Grissett: he made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Irmo will take on James F. Byrnes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Oceanside Collegiate Academy, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Calvary Day at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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