Grant had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They had just enough and edged the Rocklin Thunder out 30-28. Winning may never get old, but the Pacers sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Grant's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brandon Lambert led the charge by rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. Lambert's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 114 rushing yards. Luke Alexander was another key passer, throwing for 352 yards and four touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Rocklin lost on Friday, don't look at Reeve Slone. Despite the final result, he threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 13.5 yards per attempt. What's more, Slone also racked up 24 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in October. Another player making a difference was Owen Disalvo, who picked up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Grant has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.6 points per game. As for Rocklin, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Grant will venture away from home to take on Saint Francis at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Saint Francis has won five straight at home, while Grant won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Rocklin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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