Rifle extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-8. They received a blow as they fell 23-7 to the Glenwood Springs Demons. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Alex Gonzalez threw for 158 yards and one touchdown on only 15 passes. Deven Sanchez was his top target, picking up 72 receiving yards and one TD.
As for Glenwood Springs, the win got them back to even at 4-4. That looming 23-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Glenwood Springs found their leader in sophomore Emmit Nieslanik, who rushed for 102 yards and one score on only 12 carries. Nieslanik's longest rush was for an incredible 71 yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rifle will host Eagle Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bears' defense better be ready for this one: the Devils have averaged an impressive 36.9 points per game this season. As for Glenwood Springs, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Steamboat Springs at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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