Grand Junction had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their match on Friday with ease, bagging a 34-7 victory over the Rifle Bears. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Tigers had established a 21-point advantage.
Grand Junction's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Matthais Martinez-Santana, who rushed for 121 yards and one touchdown. Andrew Neese was another key signal caller, throwing for 143 yards and a pair of TDs.
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 team can thank Titan Williams for the heroic effort on defense: he. Grand Junction's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.
Rifle's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their 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 face off against Grand Junction Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rifle, they will head out to take on Basalt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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