Grand Junction had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Rifle Bears 34-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Grand Junction's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Matthais Martinez led the charge by rushing for 95 yards and one TD. Andrew Neese was another key signal caller, throwing for 139 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Grand Junction proved: they limited Rifle to a paltry 2.3 yards per carry. The Tigers' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.8.
This is the second loss in a row for Rifle and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Junction will venture away from home to square off against Grand Junction Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rifle, they will square off against Basalt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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