With a playoff game on the line, the Lyons Lions rose to the challenge on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 62-22 win over Dove Creek at home. Lyons' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Lyons' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Miles Dumbauld, who rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 163 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes. Dumbauld was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Malik Sigg-Brown, who gained 195 total yards and three touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Dove Creek lost, one person who can't be blamed is Taber Dejane. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Gage Buffington also helped out as he racked up 115 rushing yards.
Lyons' win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 44.36 points. As for Dove Creek, their defeat ended a eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-3.
Lyons will head out on the road to face off against Mancos at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Mancos is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune. Dove Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
