Grants and St. Pius X squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Grants had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the St. Pius X Sartans on the road and fell 46-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 40-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August.
Although Grants took the loss, they still got scores from Julian Fernandez and Boudy Melonas.
Grants didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Isaiah Ortega.
Hershul Olloway Jr was his usual excellent self, rushing for 135 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry for St. Pius X. Olloway Jr was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 51 yards. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Carpenter, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per attempt.
Grants has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season. As for St. Pius X, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Grants does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. Pius X, they will face off against Espanola Valley at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Pius X is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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