Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Green Mountain). Everything went their way against the Conifer Lobos on Friday as the Green Mountain Rams made off with a 56-34 victory. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won four matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Green Mountain had a senior duo take command as Simon Lunsford threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per attempt and Demetreus Padilla gained 184 total yards and two touchdowns. Those 340 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Lunsford. Green Mountain also got help from Dax Gomez, who showed off his sure hands for 88 receiving yards.
Green Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Conifer's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Benson White, who threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards. Mason Murphy was White's top target, picking up 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The win (which was Green Mountain's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.8 points per game. As for Conifer, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-3 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Green Mountain will host Skyview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Skyview is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Green Mountain will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Conifer, they have the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Evergreen at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Conifer knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Evergreen likes a good challenge.
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