Top of the town: Granada pulls away from Livermore in NCS Division IV playoff opener

LIVERMORE – Like many tales, the sequel wasn’t as thrilling as the original. Granada didn’t need an epic second-half comeback to vanquish crosstown rival Livermore in a one-point victory like it did a week ago.

But Granada’s 28-14 North Coast Section Division IV first-round victory over the Cowboys was still heartily celebrated by senior left tackle Dawson Kerezsi and the rest of his Matadors teammates on Friday night.

“They played a hell of a ballgame, but Granada stands on top,” Kerezsi said.