Come from Behind OT Win Propels Caveman Football
Down three touchdowns the Grants Pass Cavemen came from behind in overtime, with the backup quarterback at the helm, to defeat the 5th ranked team in the state Friday night at Mel Ingram Field 49 to 48 over Nelson High. The Cavemen, coming off a successful season last year, and with many returning lettermen, were ranked 10th in the preseason poll and had a senior quarterback who was already a three-year starter. The story really starts in the first quarter when Jordan Rossetta showed signs his throwing arm was bothering him. He then lifted a pass into the end zone that floated free and fell short, dropping into the hands of a fast Nelson defender who sprinted 100 yards for the first touchdown of the game. Aaron Hart came on in relief of Rossetta, who was seen taking off his shoulder pads on the sideline. On his second play at quarterback he dropped a short pass off to James Traylor who sprinted over 80 yards to tie the score. Then penalties began to hurt Grants Pass but the team seemed to rebound in the second half but found themselves facing a 42 to 21 deficit.. In the final two minutes the Cavemen had battled back to within 8 points. Their ensuing kickoff was an onside kick with Grants Pass recovering near midfield. They needed a touchdown and two point conversion to force the overtime and did so with just seconds left on the clock that Nelson was unable to convert. In overtime Nelson scored first but the Cavemen blocked the extra point. The Caveman then scored and converted the one point try for the win. . Treyton Powers rushed for over 100 yards and two scores. James Traylor had over 100 yards receiving and two scores. Aaron Hart, a junior in relief of Jordan Rossetta, passed for five touchdowns and over 300 yards, in what we believe was his first varsity action as a quarterbackThe Cavemen go on the road next Friday to face the Westview Wildcats in their first varsity game of the season.
