Giles looks to find win column against Christiansburg

 

Giles welcomes their Montgomery County foe, the Christiansburg Blue Demons, to Pearisburg for its home opener Friday.

Giles (0-1) must forget about the 50-7 thrashing it took from Blacksburg last week and focus on Christiansburg (1-0). With new faces scattered across the Spartan offense, Giles must find a way to get the single-wing offense moving. The Spartans rushed for only 180 yards against the Bruins, a low number for a team whose offensive production solely comes from the ground. In 2017, Giles averaged close to 300 yards rushing a contest.

Coach Ratcliffe talking with Jacoby Wilson during last week’s game against Blacksburg (photo by Shannon Lowery)

 

The Spartans have won five straight against the Blue Demons, but Christiansburg will be hungry for another win. Giles won last season’s contest 62-20.

 

 

Last week, Christiansburg broke their 10-game losing streak. The Blue Demons defeated Floyd 14-12 in overtime on a bobbled snap on an extra point. They were able to get the ball off the ground and complete the two-point conversion. After going 0-10 last season, the win against Floyd gives the Blue Demons confidence as they step on to Stephen C. Ragsdale Field.

Giles leads the overall series 27-18-1

Kickoff from Giles High School is set for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31st.

 

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