Grant fell victim to McClatchy and their airtight defense on Thursday. They came up short against the McClatchy Lions, falling 25-0. While losing is never fun, the Pacers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 242nd, while the Lions are ranked 17th).
Leading McClatchy to victory were Daisy Throckmorton and Breyana Kimmons. Throckmorton threw for 217 yards and four touchdowns, while Kimmons picked up 44 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Throckmorton also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, defending a pass and snagged an interception.
Grant has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for McClatchy, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 21-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grant will take on Kennedy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Grant is facing Kennedy at the right time seeing as Kennedy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for McClatchy, they will square off against Antelope at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (McClatchy has won six straight at home, while Antelope won five straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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