A win for Rocky Ford just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the McClave Cardinals on the road and fell 71-22. While losing is never fun, the Meloneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 50th, while the Cardinals are ranked fourth).
Isaiah Gallegos rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 93 yards and a touchdown.
Juan Murillo was his top target, picking up 58 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Rocky Ford has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for McClave, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
As of now, neither Rocky Ford nor McClave have any future games scheduled.
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