Teays Valley unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Grove City Greyhounds and fell 42-14. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Greyhounds are ranked 74th).
When it comes to explaining why Teays Valley lost on Friday, don't look at Peter Graham. Despite the final result, he rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 80 receiving yards.
Grove City got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Blaike Jackson out in front who rushed for 127 yards and three scores on only 15 carries, and also caught one TD. Jackson's longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Owen Steele was in the mix as well, providing Grove City with two touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Teays Valley will take on Bloom-Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Grove City, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Westland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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