If Grand County was riding high off their 42-21 takedown of Gunnison Valley last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Grand County Red Devils were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 42-41 to the American Leadership Academy Eagles. The game was a 21-21 toss-up at halftime, but the Red Devils couldn't quite close it out.
Despite the loss, Grand County still got an impressive performance from Connor Swasey, who rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also picked up 64 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Swasey a new career-high in rushing yards.
Even though they lost, Grand County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Grand County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Austin Paris led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
American Leadership Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kannon Huntsman out in front who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown. Huntsman didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made three total tackles. Another player making a difference was Tad Swarnes, who picked up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Grand County's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for American Leadership Academy, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Grand County will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on South Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grand County is facing South Summit at the right time seeing as South Summit is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for American Leadership Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Ben Lomond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. American Leadership Academy will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Ben Lomond will have lost four straight heading into Friday's contest.
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