Captains for GRC vs. Conner were Sam Neeley, Trace Mitchell, Stephen Warner and Tommy Wright. (Photos by Roman West)

Azariah Israel fields the opening kickoff to get the game started.

Jaylynn Johnson and Quandre Okolo wrap up Conner’s Jared Hicks for a quarterback sack.

Dawson Gay drags his toe to stay in bounds and score a touchdown for the Cardinals.

Jordan Manley and Dawson Gay celebrate after connecting for a touchdown.

Grayson Lanning picked up his first sack of the year on Friday night against Conner.

Sam Neeley in hot pursuit of the Conner player.

Trace Mitchell brings down Conner's quarterback Jared Hicks.

Don Wells caught three passes against the Cougars, a season high.

Azariah Israel is up to 25 rushing touchdowns on the year, the most in the state.

Jaylynn Johnson has created pressure off the edge for opposing quarterbacks all season.

Carter Lowe lets the Cougars know he's the one who broke up the pass.

Dawson Gay (left) and Azariah Israel celebrate together after a Cardinals touchdown.

Dylan Gibson hauls in a crucial catch on third down to keep the drive alive.

GRC players put their hands up for a touchdown after they see quarterback Jordan Manley come up on the other side of the end zone after his game-winning QB sneak.

Jeremiah Johnson lines up wide against Conner.

Quarterback Jordan Manley (left) and running back Azariah Israel (right) talk as they wait to get back on the field.

Jaylynn Johnson and Rondarius Parker combine for a tackle.

Players began to celebrate after they thought Don Wells (7) caught the go-ahead touchdown.

A dogpile forms after the Cardinals recovered a fumble on a kick return to secure the win.