After waiting out a 90-minute long lightning delay, the No. 19 South Florence Bruins upset the No. 17 Gray Collegiate Eagles 43-36. Going into the delay, which started during halftime, the Bruins led 21-14, and coming out of the extended break, their offense continued growing the lead. South Florence tacked on a pair of rushing touchdowns, including a successful two-point conversion on the first. GCA managed just one score, making it a 36-21 game after the third. The Eagles scored twice in the fourth, also converting a two-point try, but it wasn’t enough as South Florence added a touchdown of their own in the quarter, and this game went final late Friday night as the Bruins upset the Eagles 43-36. South Florence scored all six of their touchdowns on the ground as over 95% of their offense came from the run game. Senior quarterback De’eric Davis led the Bruins with 16 carries for 182 yards and four touchdowns, attempting just six passes and completing four for 18 yards. Senior Cameron James also dominated on the ground, totalling 17 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. For Gray Collegiate, sophomore quarterback Xavier Wright finished the game 19/28 with 280 yards through the air. Senior Trevon Williamson dominated on the ground, totalling 23 carries for 174 yards and three touchdowns. David Quattlebaum’s four catches for 103 yards and Corey Gleaton’s seven catches for 84 led the team.

