Football Game Preview: Belleview Christian Bruins vs. Gilpin County Eagles + How To Watch

The Belleview Christian Bruins will take on the Gilpin County Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Belleview Christian has given up an average of 34.3 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Belleview Christian is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They were outmatched by Clear Creek and fell 49-0. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Golddiggers are ranked 17th).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Gilpin County, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They were the clear victors by a 38-17 margin over Front Range Christian on Friday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 21 points or more this season.

Belleview Christian better keep an eye on Landon Church. He was instrumental in Gilpin County's win, rushing for 180 yards and three scores while picking up 10.6 yards per carry, and also picking up 131 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Church's longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards.

Gilpin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 205 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.

Gilpin County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Church and Ryan Marr. Justin Johnson was another major factor on D, forcing one fumble and making 15 total tackles (4.0 for loss).

Gilpin County's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Belleview Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

Belleview Christian might still be hurting after the 48-24 defeat they got from Gilpin County in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Bruins, Drew Starkey (who rushed for 284 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.