Football Recap: Sterling Tigers vs. Fort Lupton Bluedevils
Sterling won the last time they faced Fort Lupton, and things went their way on Friday too. The Sterling Tigers blew past the Fort Lupton Bluedevils 53-13. Considering the Tigers have won five games by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Sterling was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 236 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Sterling didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Sam Emmerson and Landen Hershfeldt.
Although Fort Lupton took the loss, they still got scores from Josiah Gonzales and Donte Lenox.
Sterling pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Fort Lupton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sterling will welcome Weld Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sterling is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.9 points per game this season. As for Fort Lupton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arvada at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fort Lupton is facing Arvada at the right time seeing as Arvada is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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