With a playoff game on the line, Grants rose to the challenge on Saturday. They managed a 22-16 win over the Silver Fighting Colts. The score was all tied up 8-8 at the break, but the Pirates were the better team in the second half.
The critical scores for Grants came from Cardenio Chavez, Juaquine Rivera, and Boudy Melonas.
Grants wouldn't let Silver keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Chavez was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Grants now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Silver, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Grants will challenge St. Pius X at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Pius X is coming into the match with five straight victories at home, so Grants will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Silver does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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