Granger and Mabton are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2015, but not for long. The Granger Spartans will head out to challenge the Mabton Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 17 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Granger turned things around against Highland on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Scots 41-38. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Mabton took their contest on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 64-24 win over White Swan. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Vikings with their most commanding win of the season.
Mabton's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for Granger, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Granger took a serious blow against Mabton in their previous matchup back in January, falling 62-10. Can Granger avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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