Football Recap: Byers Starts Season with Victory Against Rocky Ford
By Team Reports
Sep 1, 2024, 2:15pm
Football Recap: Byers Bulldogs vs. Rocky Ford Meloneers
Byers took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 52-8 victory over the Rocky Ford Meloneers. With the Bulldogs ahead 40-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Byers had a senior duo take command as Kaleb Willoughby gained 86 total yards and three touchdowns and Chase Long threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Willoughby got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible57 yards. Byers also got help from Aj Engle, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Byers will take on Lyons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rocky Ford, they will venture away from home to take on Front Range Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocky Ford will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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