Football Preview: Cotopaxi Pirates vs. Primero Bulldogs
Cotopaxi is 7-0 against Primero since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Cotopaxi Pirates will head out on the road to square off against the Primero Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Cotopaxi, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Primero's (thus far) undefeated season.
Cotopaxi's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Branson/Kim on Saturday. They were beaten by the Bearcats 54-0.
Meanwhile, Primero didn't have done well against La Veta recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Primero took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 64-0 win over La Veta. Fans of the Bulldogs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
Brett Kendall had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 173 yards and six touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles. Gabe Sintas was another key receiver, picking up 131 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Primero wouldn't let La Veta keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Kailain Sanford, Mathew Pachorek, and Kendall picked up one apiece.
Cotopaxi's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Primero, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-0.
Everything came up roses for Cotopaxi against Primero in their previous matchup back in October of 2022 as the squad secured a 67-13 win. In that game, Cotopaxi amassed a halftime lead of 55-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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