Grand Ledge running back Ashton Delaney plays through meniscus injury

Grand Ledge senior Ashton Delaney is competing for the football team while playing with a torn meniscus. The running back and linebacker opted to delay surgery on the injury, which occurred during his wrestling season, to remain on the field for his final year of high school. Delaney recorded three rushing touchdowns in a 45-7 win over Okemos on Friday, September 11, moving the Comets to a 3-0 record. Previously a notable wrestler with collegiate wrestling offers, Delaney is shifting his focus toward securing college football scholarship opportunities. Coach Joe Brya noted that Delaney’s wrestling background brings a level of physicality that currently influences the Comets on both sides of the ball as the team aims for a CAAC Blue title.

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