Verdugo Hills hadn't done well against Grant recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Verdugo Hills Dons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 27-24 victory over the Grant Lancers. That's two games straight that the Dons have won by exactly three points.
Aiden Mejia continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also picking up 49 receiving yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Verdugo Hills' defense and their seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Franklin Wilgus and Andrew Marinero, who racked up four sacks between them. Marinero is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played.
Verdugo Hills was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the loss, Grant still got an impressive performance from Carson Rinka, who threw for 154 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
The win made it two in a row for Verdugo Hills and bumps their season record up to 6-2. As for Grant, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Verdugo Hills will be playing at home against Chavez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Verdugo Hills will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Grant, they will head out to challenge Arleta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arleta will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Grant surely won't give up without a fight.
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