Preview: Limon Badgers vs. Banning Lewis Academy Stallions
Limon is on a 13-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Banning Lewis Academy is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Limon Badgers will take on the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Limon had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by Cedaredge at home to the tune of 42-7. The result was nothing new for Limon, who have now won nine matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Limon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lohgan Bottjer led the charge by rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylur McCready, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Meanwhile, Banning Lewis Academy didn't have too much trouble with Wiggins on the road on Saturday as they won 21-2.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chase Riehle, who rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns. Joseph Bjegovich was another key contributor, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries.
Limon's victory bumped their record up to 10-0. As for Banning Lewis Academy, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 10-0.
