Football Recap: Bryle Matthews' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Kirtland Central over Pagosa Springs

By Team Reports Sep 12, 2024, 8:27am

Football Recap: Kirtland Central Broncos vs. Pagosa Springs Pirates

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Kirtland Central lost against Pagosa Springs back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Kirtland Central Broncos took a hard 42-27 fall against the Pagosa Springs Pirates. The Broncos have struggled against the Pirates recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Kirtland Central's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryle Matthews, who rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. Payton Mike also helped out with an impressive 100 receiving yards.

Leading Pagosa Springs to victory were Colton Lucero and Creede Dozier. Lucero gained 144 total yards and five touchdowns, while Dozier rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.

Kirtland Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Kirtland Central will host Shiprock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Kirtland Central focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Pagosa Springs, they will square off against Centauri at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pagosa Springs is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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