McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA) boosters were happy Tuesday as they witnessed their flag football squad smash the host Grant Pacers (Sacramento, CA), 44-12 in a league match.

The Lions (19-5) will now prepare for their match against Antelope (Antelope, CA). The Titans enter the Metropolitan League match with a 20-5 record. In their last match, Antelope routed Cordova (Rancho Cordova, CA), 40-6, in a league match.

Coming up next, the Pacers confront the Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA) in a Metropolitan League match, on Thursday, October 23. Grant will attempt to upgrade on its 12-10 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 4-14 record after their 2-0 league loss to West Park (Roseville, CA).