Granville football secures win against Tri-Valley with fourth-down defense

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Granville football secures win against Tri-Valley with fourth-down defense
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Granville defeated Tri-Valley 24-21 in a dramatic finish on August 28 at Jack Anderson Stadium. Tri-Valley's comeback attempt fell short when All-Ohio running back Leevi Wade was stopped one yard shy on a fourth-and-short with just over a minute remaining. Granville held a commanding 24-7 lead at halftime, fueled by touchdown passes from quarterback Jackson McMillan to Luke Bosse and Carter Rhyan. Despite costly turnovers by Granville that allowed Tri-Valley to close the gap, the Blue Aces' defense ultimately preserved the victory. Granville prepares for a home game against Johnstown next week.

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  • Granville leads 24-7 at halftime.
  • Jackson McMillan throws three touchdown passes.
  • Tri-Valley's comeback includes an 80-yard touchdown pass.
  • Granville stops Tri-Valley on fourth down to secure the win.
  • Granville faces 2-0 Johnstown in the next game.
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Tri-Valley's momentum reached a fever pitch in the fourth quarter, but Granville picked the perfect time to make a game-saving stop.

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