For the first time this season, Pueblo West will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will welcome the Doherty Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pueblo West's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Doherty's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Pueblo West's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Vista Ridge 20-0. The matchup marked the Cyclones' most dominant victory of the season so far.
The critical scores for Pueblo West came from Chase Harrison and Jayden Gylling.
Meanwhile, Doherty played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against Cheyenne Mountain, falling 41-6. The Spartans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-0.
The win made it two in a row for Pueblo West and bumps their season record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 points in those games. As for Doherty, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Pueblo West has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Doherty, though, as they've been averaging only 68 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Pueblo West against Doherty when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-14 win. In that matchup, the Cyclones amassed a halftime lead of 28-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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