Football Game Preview: Conifer Lobos vs. Wheat Ridge Farmers + How To Watch

Conifer has gone a perfect 3-0 against Wheat Ridge recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Lobos will host the Farmers at 7:00 p.m. Conifer's defense has only allowed 5.5 points per game this season, so Wheat Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them.

Conifer's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They really took it to Skyview for the full four quarters, racking up a 56-0 victory. The Lobos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 35 points or more this season.

Jack Fager

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Conifer didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jack Fager, Jj Dowell, and McKade Tracey picked up one apiece. Fager is on a roll when it comes to interceptions, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Conifer received some extra help from Liam Van Airsdale, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Meanwhile, Wheat Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were dealt a 57-13 loss at the hands of Green Mountain. The Farmers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-6.

Conifer's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.0 points on average over those games. As for Wheat Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Conifer has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 368 total yards per game. It's a different story for Wheat Ridge, though, as they've been averaging only 180.5 total yards. Will Conifer be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Farmers flip the script?

Everything went Conifer's way against Wheat Ridge when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as Conifer made off with a 48-26 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Farmers' Isaac Mccune, who threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 83 yards and one score. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Lobos to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.