Pleasant Grove kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They had to suffer through a 57-7 loss at the hands of the McAdory Yellowjackets. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 29-0.
Despite the defeat, Pleasant Grove saw an underclassman step up: freshman Amare Peterson picked up 36 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 43 yards.
McAdory had a senior duo take command as Derrion Davis rushed for 123 yards and three TDs on only eight carries and Kawann Johnson rushed for 143 yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Carter Feagin, who picked up 77 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Pleasant Grove will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Fairfield at 7:00 p.m. on September 5. This will be the Spartans' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for McAdory, they will venture away from home to face off against Helena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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