Granger easily dispatched Logan last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Lancers fell just short of the Skyline Grizzlies by a score of 9-6 on Saturday. Having soared to a lofty 54 points in the game before, the Lancers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Granger's loss came despite strong showings from Bobo Kofe and Uli Figiel. Kofe rushed for 149 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, while Figiel picked up 78 receiving yards and one score. Figiel didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.7 yards per carry. While one picked up at least one total tackle, Kofe stood above the rest. He rushed for 149 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Granger didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged six.
Granger didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Manisela Tauataina and Figiel.
Granger now has a losing record of 1-2.
Granger and Skyline will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lancers will challenge rival Hillcrest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Skyline is set to square off against their familiar foe Blackfoot at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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