After waiting for eight years, the folks in Grundy County have soaked up every ounce of enjoyment from last week’s 21-6 win over Marion County. The Yellow Jackets hadn’t beaten the Warriors since 2002, and it was only their third win in the series in the last 32 years.
“Every football player I pass in the hall still has a big smile on his face,” Grundy County coach Nick Bryant said. “It was an awesome win and a great way to get the season rolling and the community believing in these kids. It’s a huge confidence boost.”
Besides his 230 rushing yards and three touchdowns, Grundy County senior Johnny Cook also had eight tackles and a sack.
“The thing I like after watching the film is that he never went down on the first hit,” Bryant said. “He has tremendous leg muscles, and he just kept pumping those feet and fighting for yards.”
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