Football Recap: Gilpin County Eagles vs. Justice Phoenix
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gilpin County). They claimed a resounding 50-8 victory over the Justice Phoenix on the road. With the Eagles ahead 36-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Drew Starkey went supernova for Gilpin County, rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, while also throwing for 21 yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 53 yards. Vincent Schoell was another key player, rushing for 91 yards on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Gilpin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Justice only rushed for 138.
Gilpin County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Landon Church.
Despite the defeat, Justice saw an underclassman step up: Jordan Mack rushed for 64 yards, and also threw for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Gilpin County's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Justice, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Gilpin County will face off against Clear Creek at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 808 yards in their previous games. As for Justice, they will challenge Belleview Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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