After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Hollywood, Grant was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Monroe Vikings a 56-0 shutout. That looming 56-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lancers yet this season.
Matthew Gonzalez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Grant didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Samuel Villagrana led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Grant now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Monroe, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Grant will be playing in front of their home fans against Verdugo Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Monroe, they will square off against Chavez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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