Football Recap: Josh Kibel Leads Dove Creek to Victory over Monticello

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 8:21am

Football Recap: Dove Creek Bulldogs vs. Monticello Buckaroo

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dove Creek). They took their match on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 54-8 victory over the Monticello Buckaroo. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.

Josh Kibel continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 168 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 65 yards and a touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Dove Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Dove Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Liam Hassell and Kibel. Hassell is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.

Dove Creek's record now sits at 4-0. As for Monticello, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.

Dove Creek wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 48-0 defeat against Mancos on the 4th. Monticello has also already played their next match, a 49-12 win against St. Joseph on the 4th.

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