The Pueblo Central Wildcats will challenge the Pueblo County Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pueblo Central has given up an average of 28.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pueblo Central's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Pueblo East on Friday. They were outmatched by the Eagles and fell 62-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since November 1, 2019, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pueblo County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Sierra 41-0 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Hornets, who have now won four contests by 29 points or more so far this season.
Pueblo Central better keep an eye on Brody Harrison. He was instrumental in Pueblo County's win, punching in two rushing scores, while also throwing for 172 yards and one TD on perfect 6-for-6 passing. Harrison's passing game has become a key predictor of the Hornets' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise.
Pueblo County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Pueblo County's defense made their presence known, laying out Jaydan Filloon three times. Luca Tucci refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
Pueblo County's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.8 points over those games. As for Pueblo Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Everything came up roses for Pueblo Central against Pueblo County in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 51-0 victory. Do the Wildcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hornets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
