It was a good run, but Sand Creek unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 34-6 loss at the hands of the Grand Junction Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 48 points in the game before, the Scorpions couldn't push the score so high this time.
Terrence Clay threw for 51 yards on two of seven attempts.
Elijah Brotherns was his top target, picking up 36 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ethan Mangrum rushed for 128 yards.
Will Applegate continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Grand Junction, rushing for 69 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 56 yards and a touchdown. Applegate also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending a pass. Grand Junction also got a significant boost from Mathias Martinez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 125 yards.
Sand Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Grand Junction, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-1.
Sand Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Grand Junction, they will look to defend their home field on Sunday against Longmont at 1:00 p.m. Grand Junction will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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