It's playoff time, and Grayson County had no trouble coming through when it counted. They claimed a resounding 42-7 victory over the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Blue Devils' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Fighting Blues are ranked 267th).
Grayson County found their leader in sophomore Dazion Thompson, who rushed for 250 yards and three TDs while picking up 14.7 yards per carry. Parker Dowell was another key player, gaining 105 total yards and a touchdown.
Grayson County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 95.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five matchups they've averaged 319.3.
Blue Devils
| 11/14/25 vs Parry McCluer | 42-7 |
| 11/07/25 vs Fort Chiswell | 35-0 |
| 10/24/25 vs Giles | 14-6 |
Grayson County pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 30.3 points over those games. As for Parry McCluer, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Looking ahead, Grayson County will square off against Craig County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Blue Devils 14.1, the Rockets 8.2) so any points scored will be well earned. Parry McCluer does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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