The Arapahoe Warriors will head out on the road to face off against the Cherokee Trail Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Arapahoe will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Thursday, then bounced right back against Smoky Hill on Friday. The Warriors took their matchup with ease, bagging a 44-7 win over the Buffaloes. The contest marked the Warriors' most dominant victory of the season.
Arapahoe found their leader in sophomore Marcello Jaramillo, who rushed for 79 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five carries.
Arapahoe was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
One reason for the win was Arapahoe's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brody Sieck, Eli Sieck, and Liam McInally, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Cherokee Trail faced Grandview in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Cougars came out on top against the Wolves by a score of 14-7. The win was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Arapahoe better keep an eye on Logan Posey. He was instrumental in Cherokee Trail's win, rushing for 129 yards and one TD.
The victory got Arapahoe back to even at 4-4. As for Cherokee Trail, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-5.
Arapahoe strolled past Cherokee Trail in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a score of 24-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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