Football Preview: Conifer Lobos vs. Summit Tigers
Conifer has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Summit Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Conifer is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.9 points per game this season.
Last Thursday, Conifer made easy work of Wheat Ridge and carried off a 48-26 win. Considering the Lobos have won three contests by more than 21 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Benson White, who rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns. His longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Carston Wolanske was another key player, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Conifer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Summit played against Green Mountain and lost via forfeit.
Conifer's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Summit, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Things could have been worse for Conifer, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 24-10 loss to Summit when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Conifer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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