Evergreen had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They pulled ahead with a 16-15 photo finish over the Basalt Longhorns on Friday. This was payback for the Cougars, who suffered a 26-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Gianni Volpe was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 128 yards and one touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending two passes. Frankie Mauro was in the mix too, providing Evergreen with one TD.
Despite the loss, Basalt saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jude Webb rushed for 85 yards and one score on only 12 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 50 yards.
Basalt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Evergreen will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Montbello at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Basalt, they will welcome Rifle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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