For the first time in his career, Grant Ely scored a receiving touchdown on Friday. He picked up 97 receiving yards and one score, but sadly Alton still had to take a 57-13 loss at the hands of Belleville West. Ely's big game is all the more special as we consider it to be the best performance he's ever had.
Coming up, Ely and Alton will take on Edwardsville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Despite Ely's best efforts to the contrary, the Redbirds will head into their next match having dropped seven straight matchups. Will Friday be the turning point? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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