Widefield lost to Liberty back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Gladiators came out on top against the Lancers by a score of 17-7.
The critical scores for Widefield came from Braeden Mitton and Elijah Franks.
Widefield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty only rushed for 62 rushing yards.
Widefield didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zane Cleaton and Devonte Butler. Widefield received some extra help from Franks, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Despite the loss, Liberty still got an impressive performance from Steven McAllister, who picked up 101 receiving yards and one touchdown.
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| 09/05/25 - Home | 17-7 W |
| 09/05/24 - Away | 6-36 L |
| 10/28/23 - Home | 30-14 W |
| 10/28/22 - Away | 48-6 W |
| 10/22/21 - Away | 42-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
The victory got Widefield back to even at 1-1. As for Liberty, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Widefield will head out to challenge Air Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Liberty, they will venture away from home to square off against Denver East at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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