After flying high against Miyamura last Friday, Grants came back down to earth. The game between the Pirates and the St. Pius X Sartans didn't end well, with the Pirates falling 34-20. The Pirates were not able to make up for their loss to the Sartans from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Grants lost on Friday, don't look at Tristin Fernandez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 60 yards and one score, and also threw for 223 yards while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt. A healthy portion of that aerial production (85 yards to be exact) went to Cardenio Chavez.
St. Pius X got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hershul Olloway Jr out in front who rushed for 102 yards and three TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Olloway Jr has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Carpenter, who threw for 159 yards and one touchdown.
Grants' defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for St. Pius X, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grants will venture away from home to challenge Dexter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Pius X, they will head out to square off against Moriarty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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