The Fairview Knights will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Fort Collins Lambkins, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fort Collins' offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Thursday: Fairview hadn't allowed a single point the last four times they've hit the field. Fairview simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat Prairie View 62-0 at home. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jordan Rechel was his usual excellent self, picking up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 95 yards. Another player making a difference was Ki Ellison, who threw for 172 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 6-for-6 passing.
Meanwhile, Fort Collins made easy work of Horizon on Friday and carried off a 51-25 victory. With that win, the Lambkins brought their scoring average up to 30 points per game.
Fort Collins' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jack Mckeon, who gained 170 total yards and three touchdowns, and Justin Cranford, who threw for 230 yards and a touchdown while completing 76% of his passes. Levi Hermsen was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Fort Collins didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kaden Souders and Perry Archuleta. Souders is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 16 games he's played dating back to last season.
Fairview's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Fort Collins, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Thursday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Fairview has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 212 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fort Collins struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148.8. It's looking like Thursday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Fairview against Fort Collins in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-28 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Hermsen, who picked up 130 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Fairview still be able to contain Hermsen? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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