NGU's bid for upset comes up short at #2 Valdosta State

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11/13/2021 | 12:00 PM

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Nov. 13 (Sat) / 12:00 PM

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Valdosta, GA – North Greenville's bid for an upset fell short on Saturday as the Crusaders fell to #2 Valdosta State 31-21 in Gulf South action.

First Quarter: North Greenville struck first when Kaelan Riley trotted in from six years out. Riley's touchdown capped a six-play drive for NGU.
Second Quarter: The Blazers scored 21-points in the second quarter including 14 unanswered to take the lead. A Riley to Logan Byrd touchdown pass evened the score briefly at 14 but Valdosta State's quick strike offense scored just before half to make it 21-14.
Third Quarter: VSU extended the lead to two-scores in the third with the lone touchdown of the frame. Seth McGill ran it in from two-yards out to make it 28-14, NGU trailing.
Fourth Quarter: The Blazers tacked on a field goal with 7:03 left in the game, padding a 17-point lead. North Greenville lone score of the second half came with 5:22 left on the game clock when Riley scored his second rushing touchdown of the day, making it 31-21.

Cale Swift had one of his best days on the ground, running for 113-yards on a game high 21-carries. The Crusaders ran the ball 39-times among four different players. Riley finished with 35-yards on seven carries and a pair of scores. He also threw for a touchdown.
Logan Byrd had one reception for 21-yards and a score. Christian Bruce led the Crusaders with three catches for 54-yards.
Deandre Mack led the defense with nine total tackles while Ethan Alexander finished the day with eight stops.
Kameron Burton had his best day as a Crusader with a pair of interception to go along with eight stops.
Eddie Martin led the team with 1.5 backfield tackles. Bryson Capps and Termaine Epps both had one stop in the backfield.
Shane Amerson had a punt-block for NGU.