After flying high against Monroe last Thursday, Grant came back down to earth. The Grant Lancers fell just short of the Verdugo Hills Dons by a score of 27-24 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lancers of the 17-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Grant still got an impressive performance from Carson Rinka, who threw for 154 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Verdugo Hills found their leader in underclassman Aiden Mejia, who rushed for 209 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 49 receiving yards. Those 209 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Mejia.
Grant has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Verdugo Hills, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Grant is taking a road trip to square off against Arleta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grant is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.4 points per game this season. As for Verdugo Hills, they will welcome Chavez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Verdugo Hills will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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