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Grossmont College Wins Finale, Earns Spot in New Football Playoffs

By Santee Pulse Staff · Published November 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Grossmont College Wins Finale, Earns Spot in New Football Playoffs
Photo: East County Sports

Grossmont College earned the No. 3 seed in the Southern California Football Association’s inaugural American Division playoffs after beating Glendale 35-21 on Nov. 7, according to East County Sports. The Griffins finished the regular season 7-3 and second in the American Pacific League.

Grossmont held a two-point lead in the fourth quarter before Michael Kearns III helped drive the offense to a touchdown. Isaac Turner then returned an interception 61 yards for another score to secure the win.

The Griffins will visit No. 2 Antelope Valley on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the American Metro Bowl, which also serves as a division semifinal. The winners of the two semifinals will meet Nov. 21, with the higher remaining seed hosting the championship.

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