Football Recap: Peyton Takes a Loss

If Peyton was feeling good fresh off their 32-6 takedown of Estes Park last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Panthers fell 14-7 to the Rye Thunderbolts on Friday. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbolts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Rye's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jackson Bjorum, who rushed for 90 yards and one score on only 11 carries. Kyran Baker did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 85 receiving yards.

Peyton's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Rye, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Peyton will take on rival Colorado Springs Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Rye is set to face off against their familiar foe Ellicott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.