Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grossmont). They put the hurt on the Steele Canyon Cougars with a sharp 33-13 win on Monday. Given the Foothillers' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 59th, while the Cougars are ranked 259th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Marissa Farace was nothing short of spectacular: she threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Gabi Thomas made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Grossmont didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Thomas led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by herself.
Grossmont is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Steele Canyon, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grossmont will venture away from home to take on Granite Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Steele Canyon, they are taking a road trip to square off against Santana at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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