Aspen is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will host the Moffat County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Aspen is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games last Friday. They were outmatched by Kent Denver and fell 49-19.

Dylan Mika
09/26/25 vs Kent Denver | 196 |
09/19/25 @ Summit | 157 |
09/12/25 vs Steamboat Springs | 121 |
08/29/25 @ Grand Valley | 172 |
11/01/24 @ Basalt | 121 |
+ 2 more games |
Aspen might have lost, but man, Dylan Mika was a machine: he rushed for 196 yards and one score. Mika's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 115 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Moffat County had to suffer through a 49-8 loss at the hands of Coal Ridge.
Despite the loss, Moffat County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Weston Swaro rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Aspen's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Moffat County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Aspen against Moffat County when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 53-6 win. In that matchup, the Skiers amassed a halftime lead of 41-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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