Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Denver West). They breezed by the Lincoln Lancers at home to the tune of 70-0 on Friday. Considering the Cowboys have won five games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Denver West found their leader in underclassman Freddy Lucero, who forced two fumbles and made four total tackles (1.0 for loss). Marcelo Ortiz's posted a season-high passer rating of 177.1. Robert Wittke was in the mix too, providing Denver West with three touchdowns.
Denver West didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Wittke and Lucero. Another thorn in Lincoln's side was Aries Uong, who picked up two sacks and made three total tackles.
Denver West's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Lincoln, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Denver West will challenge Alameda at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Denver West's defense has only allowed 11.1 points per game this season, so Alameda's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lincoln, they will head out on the road to challenge Mitchell at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lincoln is facing Mitchell at the right time seeing as Mitchell is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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