After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mount Miguel, Grossmont was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 60-49 win over the Steele Canyon Cougars. The Foothillers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Thomas Donovan, who threw for 508 yards and seven touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Amari Riley was Donovan's top target, picking up 206 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Steele Canyon lost, don't look at John Weaver Iv. Despite the final result, he rushed for 243 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, Weaver Iv is now averaging an impressive 112.2 rushing yards per game. Jacob Vazquez was another key player, rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Grossmont now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Steele Canyon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grossmont will face off against Helix at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grossmont is facing Helix at the right time seeing as Helix is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Steele Canyon, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Mount Miguel at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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