The Skyline Falcons fell victim to the Grand Junction Central Warriors''s stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 3-0. Skyline's defeat continues a unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Skyline lost, one person who can't be blamed is Rahman Carson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 131 yards on only 12 carries. Carson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 67 yards.
Skyline's loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 1-8. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 9.6 points per game. As for Grand Junction Central, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Skyline will head out on the road to face off against Greeley Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Greeley Central comes in on a streak of failing to score more than seven points in their last three games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse. As for Grand Junction Central, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Windsor at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Windsor is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
