There's no place like home for Lyons, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They breezed by the Gilpin County Eagles to the tune of 48-6 on Friday. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lyons was led to victory by Aiden Fitgerald and Calvin Russell. Fitgerald rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, while Russell threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes. Fitgerald has become a key player for Lyons: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 0-5 otherwise.
Lyons was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Lyons didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Wyatt Fitzgerald and Wyatt Enny.
Lyons' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Gilpin County, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Lyons will venture away from home to take on Belleview Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gilpin County, they will welcome Justice at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gilpin County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.1 points per game this season.
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