There's no place like home for Lewis-Palmer, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 39-14 margin over the Coronado Cougars on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rangers also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
Jayden Pagano had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and also caught a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 118 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another rusher making a difference was Mekhi Mayes, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Mayes wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Lewis-Palmer was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 388 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Coronado's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thomas Sanchez, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Zen Groves also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 106 receiving yards.
Lewis-Palmer pushed their record up to 1-1 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Coronado, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis-Palmer will host Palmer Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Coronado, they will welcome Cheyenne Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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