Kearns was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 61-0 defeat at the hands of the Granger Lancers. The Cougars lost against the Lancers in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 33-6 score last time.
Granger's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Maka Sonasi, who rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. Sonasi didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Sunia Fifita, who rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Kearns' loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Granger, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Kearns will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on West Jordan at 7:00 p.m. on October 10th. As for Granger, they and Taylorsville are set to duel on Friday. Granger is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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