Mesa Verde hadn't done well against Golden Sierra recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mesa Verde Mavericks enjoyed a cozy 34-20 win over the Golden Sierra Grizzlies. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mavericks.
It was another big night for Fred Robinson, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in August.
Golden Sierra's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Miller, who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Miller is becoming a predictor of Golden Sierra's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Cody Mccoard was another key player, gaining 120 total yards and a touchdown.
Mesa Verde's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Golden Sierra, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mesa Verde will square off against Lindhurst at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mesa Verde is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.5 points per game this season. As for Golden Sierra, they will take on Rio Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Golden Sierra also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 36 points per game.
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