PIRATES TAME R.L. TURNER LIONS IN HOME OPENER

September 12, 2011
 
 

The Granbury Pirates dominated the Carrollton R.L. Turner Lions in the football home opener on September 9, 2011.

 

The 40-20 victory marked the team’s first win of the season.

 

Quarterback Nick Fotu had three passing touchdowns with a total of 185 yards completing 9 of 14 passes.  He connected with receiver Clayton Adams on the opening play of the game for a 67-yard touchdown pass.  Fotu also found running back Brandon Davis twice – a 50-yard score late in the second quarter and again on a 12-yard reception in the third quarter.

 

Fotu also had a rushing touchdown on a 1-yard run in the second quarter.  Also running for scores were Justice Love (21-yard run in second quarter) and Travis Hord (39-yard run in third quarter).

 

In addition to his receiving scores, Davis rushed for 116 yards on 14 carries.  Love had a total of 9 runs for 81 yards.  Others with receiving yardage were Conner Green (1-29), Love (1-13), Ayden Broadwater (2-8), Hord (1-4), and Briley Wood (1-2).

 

Michael Horn also made four extra-point kicks.


Defensively, the Pirates held the Turner offense to just 29 rushing yards with team racking up three sacks and an interception by Michael Brawley.

 

The Pirates next take on the Cleburne Yellow Jackets in a road game on Friday, September 23 beginning at 7:30 P.M.  For a complete schedule, go to www.granburyisd.org/piratefootball.