Football Preview: Grandview Wolves vs. Legacy Lightning
Grandview is 3-0 against Legacy since November of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Grandview Wolves will square off against the Legacy Lightning at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Grandview is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Ralston Valley, who was ranked fourth in their home state at the time (Grandview was ranked 13th). Grandview and Ralston Valley were almost perfectly matched up on Thursday, but Grandview suffered a 10-9 loss. The Wolves have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as their contest on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Grandview might have lost, but man, Xay Neto was a machine: he picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Legacy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 24-18 to Rocky Mountain.
Legacy might have lost, but man, Tyler Anderson was a machine: he rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Legacy's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Dane Hayes and his two.
Grandview's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Legacy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Grandview took their victory against Legacy in their previous meeting back in November of 2018 by a conclusive 45-21. Will Grandview repeat their success, or does Legacy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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