The Auburn Eagles''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Grayson County, falling 49-13. Auburn has struggled against Grayson County recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Grayson County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Dowell, who threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Eli Gillespie, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns.
Auburn's defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 2-6. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 8.2 points per game. As for Grayson County, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Auburn will head out on the road to face off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Eastside is ranked 303rd, while Auburn is ranked 314th). As for Grayson County, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against George Wythe at 7:00 p.m. George Wythe knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Grayson County likes a good challenge.
