Grantsville rallies from 12-point deficit, scores 30 unanswered to stun San Juan 30-20
For the first quarter and a half against Grantsville Friday, it looked like San Juan was going to remind everyone why it was one of the most dangerous offensive teams in Utah. Then Grantsville’s defense took over. The Cowboys erased a 12-0 deficit by scoring 30 unanswered points, forcing seven San Juan turnovers along the way, and held on for a 30-20 victory at Snow College.
The Grantsville Cowboys staged an incredible comeback from a 12-point deficit to defeat the San Juan Raiders 30-20 at Snow College. After beginning strongly, San Juan took a 12-0 lead in the first quarter and a half thanks to a touchdown run by quarterback Beau Yeomans and a 47-yard TD pass to Brigg Palmer. However, the Cowboys' defense stepped up and prevented San Juan from scoring for the remainder of the game, forcing seven turnovers.
Grantsville gradually gained ground, beginning with Carter Bell's 9-yard touchdown run, which cut the Raiders' lead to 12-7. The momentum switched dramatically near halftime when Mack Hammond intercepted Yeomans, giving Grantsville the ball at their own 42-yard line. Quarterback Carter Bell then scored a touchdown on a 24-yard run as time expired, giving Grantsville a 13-12 lead.
In the second half, the Cowboys capitalized on another San Juan turnover when Palmer fumbled, resulting in another touchdown by Bell, pushing the lead to 21-12. Grantsville added to their lead with another touchdown, and Cache Hammond's 37-yard field goal put the score at 30-12. The decisive blow came when Yeomans threw an interception to Graeson Warren, sealing the victory for the Grantsville Cowboys.
Coach David Millward expressed immense pride in his team, acknowledging the numerous mistakes made but emphasizing their relentless determination and hard-nosed play.
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