Heritage faced Columbine in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Eagles and the Rebels were almost perfectly matched up, but the Eagles suffered a 14-13 defeat. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Heritage's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamison Seese, who threw for 216 yards while completing 72.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards. 97 of Seese's passing yards were hauled in by Cash Rubenzer.
Columbine's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mark Snyder, who rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown.
Heritage's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Columbine, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Heritage and Columbine will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Eagles are set to take on their familiar foe Golden at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Columbine will face off against rival Denver East at 7:30 p.m. on October 3.
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