Jaguars top Bulldogs on late field goal
Rodriguez said Grayson was beingchecked out after the game, but the quarterback played a huge part in Desert Pines opening the season with a victory over a 4A school for the second consecutive year.
The Jaguars defeated Arbor View 50-14 in their first game last season.
“It’s always a good test when you face a top-five program and you have to compete and you have to go in deep waters and do a gut check,” Rodriguez said. “These kind of games make teams better.”
Rodriguez also had high praise for senior running back Isaiah Morris, who finished with 15 carries for 208 yards rushing.
He had touchdown runs of 59 and 52 yards in the first quarter.
“He’s just special,” Rodriguez said. “You just put the ball in Isaiah Morris’ hands and he makes things happen. He’s just a phenomenal kid who’s all heart.” Contact Ben Gotz at bgotz@reviewjournal.com. Follow him on Twitter @BenSGotz.