Football Preview: Highlands Ranch Falcons vs. Ponderosa Mustangs
Highlands Ranch has won three straight games at home, while Ponderosa has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Highlands Ranch Falcons will host the Ponderosa Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Highlands Ranch's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests.
Last Friday, Highlands Ranch got the win against Bear Creek by a conclusive 43-20. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won five games by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Crew Gerig, who threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Luke Bakken was in the mix too, providing Highlands Ranch with a touchdown.
Highlands Ranch wouldn't let Bear Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Highlands Ranch can thank Vini Taylor and Aiden Arnold for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 48 points the game before, Ponderosa was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They had to suffer through a 36-7 loss at the hands of Dakota Ridge. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while the Eagles are ranked ninth).
Highlands Ranch's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Ponderosa, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
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