Cardiac Kids: Grant celebrates Senior night with comeback victory over Roosevelt

Anybody counting the Grant Generals (3-5, 2-3) out of the playoff chase better pump the brakes for at least one more week. 

For the second time in as many games head coach Randy Heath and the Grant Generals used a second half comeback coupled with a last minute defensive stop to keep their hopes for a spot in this year’s OSAA playoffs alive heading into next week’s showdown with crosstown rival Lincoln.

It seemed to be a youth movement among the Generals. Sophomore Demarques Singleton continued his strong play during this month by completing 20 of 28 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown while adding another score with his feet. Fellow Sophomore Grant Ewell Jr. also showed his versatility in having another 100-yard game while adding two touchdowns of his own.

Roosevelt (3-5, 3-3) started the game off strong getting touchdowns on two of their first three possessions, and appeared to be on their way to a easy win after scoring on the first possession of the second half to make the score 27-7.

From there, Grant would outscore the physical Roughriders 28-6 and get two huge touchdowns from junior Dee Wallace, the final one coming on a trick play that proved to be the game winning touchdown. Roosevelt drove deep into Generals territory with under a minute left, but couldn’t get a final play off after a sack by Senior Juwan Curtis as time expired.

Next week, the Generals will travel to Lincoln for their final regular season game. With a victory, Grant’s chances of making the playoffs increase greatly. A white-out is scheduled so wear white, pack the stands at Lincoln, and be loud as the Generals battle for a playoff spot!

Go Generals!