On Friday, Grant Downing posted his first game with 10+ total tackles. He made 11 total tackles, helping propel Metro-East Lutheran past Unity Christian/Mt. Pulaski by a score of 34-12. Downing's big game is all the more special as we consider it to be the best performance he's ever had.
Looking ahead, Downing and Metro-East Lutheran will face off against Hutsonville/Palestine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last time Downing duked it out with the Tigers (back in October of 2024), the Knights came out on top by a score of 33-8. Will another strong game from Downing be enough to do it again? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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