The Mullen Mustangs will challenge the Highlands Ranch Falcons at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Mullen is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Arvada West last Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Mullen was outmatched by Arvada West on the road and fell 42-14.
Despite their loss, Mullen saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Steffi Thomas, who threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.8% of her passes, and also rushed for 38 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Another receiver making a difference was Mary Jane Archibald, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Mullen's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Sarah Garner was especially locked on to Arvada West's QB and sacked her twice.
Meanwhile, with a playoff game on the line, Highlands Ranch rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They secured a 12-6 W over the Lions. The win was some much needed relief for the Falcons as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Among those leading the charge was Kathryn Apotheker, who threw for 151 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground.
Mullen's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Highlands Ranch, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10.
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