Smoky Hill is 0-4 against Cherry Creek since October of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Smoky Hill Buffaloes will head out to take on the Cherry Creek Bruins at 7:00 p.m.
Smoky Hill is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a blow against Arapahoe, falling 55-10. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Warriors are ranked 12th).
Meanwhile, Cherry Creek entered their tilt with Eaglecrest on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They claimed a resounding 44-0 win over the Raptors on the road. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won five matchups by 32 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Brady Vodicka, who threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Cherry Creek also got a significant boost from Jayden Fox, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 104 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cherry Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eaglecrest only rushed for 44.
Cherry Creek wouldn't let Eaglecrest keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cherry Creek can thank Tate Matthews and Reeve Thomas for forcing both of them.
Smoky Hill's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Cherry Creek, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Smoky Hill was taken down by Cherry Creek 47-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Smoky Hill, Jordan Herron (who rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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