The Labette County Grizzlies and head coach Bradley Argabright eked out a 29-28 Homecoming victory over the visiting Emporia Spartans Friday night.

 

The Grizzlies found the end zone midway through the first quarter and carried a seven-point lead into the second, but Emporia’s offense found its rhythm and scored 20 unanswered points to take control of the game.

 

Coming into the matchup, Argabright says the Spartans were well-coached and had an established running game, along with a quarterback capable of making plays through the air. 

 

Down 13 at halftime, Labette County fought its way back and took a one-point lead midway through the third quarter. Argabright says he wasn’t concerned about the Homecoming festivities becoming a distraction as his team battled back late in the game. 

 

The Grizzlies scored the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and converted the two-point attempt to take the lead for good. Labette County then stopped Emporia twice on downs to preserve the 29-28 win. The Grizzlies improve to 2-1 and will hit the road for the first time next week to face Washington.