Blue Ridge gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 21-14 victory over the Wade Hampton Generals. The win was some much needed relief for the Fighting Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading Blue Ridge to victory were Gavin Forrester and Kb Henderson. Forrester rushed for 132 yards, while Henderson rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Wade Hampton is on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Blue Ridge is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against Polk County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wade Hampton, they will challenge Easley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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