Northside suffered its first loss of the season on Friday in a game which didn’t even make it to halftime.

The Grizzlies were on the short end of a 16-7 decision on the road at Bryant in the 7A-Central opener for both teams.

With less than a minute left in the first half, in a game which already had been delayed by lightning, more inclement weather hit the area. After a lengthy consultation, it was agreed by both parties to call the game at that point and declare Bryant the winner.

Bryant (3-1, 1-0) had jumped out to a 10-0 first-quarter lead following a safety on a bad snap during a Northside punt attempt, along with a touchdown set up by a shanked Grizzly punt.

Northside (3-1, 0-1) was able to get on the scoreboard late in the first as quarterback Deuce Wise scored on a 17-yard keeper, capping a nine-play 79-yard drive. But the Hornets responded with an 11-play 90-yard drive for their second TD shortly before more storms hit, forcing the game to be called.

Wise also completed 6-of-9 passes for 54 yards. Jackson King had four of those receptions, covering 51 yards.

The Grizzlies will be back on the road again this Friday when they travel to face Little Rock Central.


