Thunder
| 10/24/25 vs Flatirons Academy | 49-22 |
| 10/18/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 49-8 |
| 10/04/25 @ Platte Canyon | 37-26 |
Denver Christian had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-22 victory over the Flatirons Academy Bison. With the Thunder ahead 21-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Elijah Whitfield and Daniel Copeland. Whitfield rushed for 75 yards and one touchdown while Copeland rushed for 63 yards and one score. Copeland also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making five total tackles. Pete Smith got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Denver Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 315 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Denver Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Smith and Whitfield. Smith got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
The win got Denver Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Flatirons Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Denver Christian is taking a road trip to face off against Forge Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder will need to watch out since the Fury have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Flatirons Academy, they will be playing at home against Prospect Ridge Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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