Football Preview: Delta Panthers vs. Basalt Longhorns
Delta has won seven straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Basalt has won seven straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Delta took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 41-12 victory over Alamosa.
It was another big night for Ty Reed, who rushed for 80 yards and four touchdowns. Jordyn Zavala made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Delta's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Alonso Huerta, Reed, and Zavala picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Basalt never let their opponents score last Friday. They put the hurt on Evergreen with a sharp 26-0 win. Given the Longhorns' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Cougars are ranked 132nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Will Tarallo was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 64 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 64 yards. Another player making a difference was Karson Schneider, who threw for 226 yards and a touchdown on only 11 passes.
Delta's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Basalt, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Delta has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 160.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Basalt struggles in that department as they've been averaging 224.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Delta against Basalt in their previous matchup back in October of 2021, as the team secured a 42-14 victory. Will Delta repeat their success, or does Basalt have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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