Pueblo West put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Lutheran Lions with a sharp 47-21 win. The result was nothing new for the Cyclones, who have now won three matches by 26 points or more so far this season.
Gavin Ray Lockett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 118 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 169 yards and two touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 103.8 rushing yards per game. Brock Keck was Ray Lockett's top target, picking up 137 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Pueblo West's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Jason Marquez led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
When it comes to explaining why Lutheran lost, don't look at Sawyer Wald. Despite the final result, he rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Wald now rushed for 103 or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Pueblo West pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lutheran, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-1.
Pueblo West will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Vista Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. Pueblo West's defense has only allowed 9.5 points per game this season, so Vista Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lutheran, they will challenge Resurrection Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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