Football Preview: Denver West Cowboys vs. Englewood Pirates
Denver West hasn't had much luck against Englewood recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Denver West Cowboys will head out to challenge the Englewood Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
While Cowboys fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Friday's season opener. They put the hurt on Prospect Ridge Academy with a sharp 35-15 victory on Friday.
Denver West's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Robert Wittke, who rushed for 46 yards and a touchdown. Wittke also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Jose Valencia also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Denver West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Prospect Ridge Academy only rushed for 104.
Meanwhile, Englewood never let their opponents score on Thursday. They breezed by Hinkley on the road to the tune of 34-0. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Pirates as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Logan Mael and he. Mael rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns. Deon Robinson's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Englewood'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 Mael.
Denver West won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in October of 2023, slipping by Englewood 33-32. The rematch might be a little tougher for Denver West since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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