Delta unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Palisade Bulldogs on Friday, falling 40-7. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
QB/LB Morlan threw for 27 yards on two of five attempts. Alonso Huerta was his top target, picking up 27 receiving yards.
Palisade was led to victory by Branson Springer and Adyn Cassity. Springer rushed for 51 yards and two scores, while Cassity rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Springer a new career-high. Nathan Umberger made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Coming up, Delta will head out to square off against Gunnison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Palisade, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Montrose at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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