Prospect Ridge Academy had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Jefferson Saints out 24-22. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Miners also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2019.
Machaon Puga had a dynamite game for Prospect Ridge Academy, rushing for 102 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Puga a new career-high in rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was Prospect Ridge Academy's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Leading the way was Puga with five.
Despite the loss, Jefferson still got an impressive performance from Demitrias Martinez, who rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 133 yards on 14 of 20 attempts. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Martinez posted at least 114 rushing yards in the third games prior. A healthy portion of that aerial production (87 yards to be exact) went to Jacob Ballejos.
Prospect Ridge Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Jefferson, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Prospect Ridge Academy will welcome Roaring Fork at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Jefferson, they will face off against Denver West at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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