Damonte Ranch and Galena squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Damonte Ranch had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Galena Grizzlies by a score of 16-13. The Mustangs' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
It was another big night for Colson Kermode, who rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 132 yards and a touchdown for Galena. Kermode showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 68 yards. Matt Ritenhouse was Kermode's top target, picking up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Damonte Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Galena, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-2.
Damonte Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Galena, they will face off against Centennial at 12:00 p.m. on Monday. Galena's defense has only allowed 13.9 points per game this season, so Centennial's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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