FRIDAY NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Pac 8 League
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Grant 18, Poly 7
KEY PLAYS
With 58 seconds remaining in the game, Grant defensive lineman Jimmy Mattman grabbed quarterback Joey Speakes’ fumble in the air and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory. . . . Midway through the third quarter, Speakes hit wide receiver Mike Ross with a 38-yard touchdown pass. Rudy Lopez kicked the extra point to narrow Grant’s lead to 12-7. . . . Late in the first quarter, Grant quarterback Steve Mack ran one yard for a touchdown to make the score 12-0. . . . Earlier in the opening period, Grant running back Mark Taylor ran four yards for a touchdown and the game’s first score.
KEY PLAYERS
Defensive lineman Jimmy Mattman (G) had two quarterback sacks in the fourth quarter and returned a fumble 51 yards for a touchdown. . . . Quarterback Joey Speakes (P) completed 8 of 17 passes for 112 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. On defense he intercepted a pass to set up his touchdown pass. . . . Running back Robbie Aurelluzo (G) carried 5 times for 27 yards. . . . The Grant defense held Poly to minus-56 total yards in the first half.
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