Football Recap: Rocky Ford Comes Up Short on the Road Against Byers

By Team Reports Sep 1, 2024, 2:15pm

Football Recap: Rocky Ford Meloneers vs. Byers Bulldogs

Rocky Ford had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Byers Bulldogs on Friday, falling 52-8. The Meloneers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it ten in a row dating back to last season.

Isaiah Gallegos- Vazquez threw for 91 yards and a touchdown. Jake Baca was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards.

Byers was led to victory by Kaleb Willoughby and Chase Long. Willoughby gained 86 total yards and three touchdowns, while Long threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Willoughby got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible57 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Benjamin Mcpherson, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocky Ford will venture away from home to challenge Front Range Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Byers, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Lyons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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