ThunderRidge scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 31-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rock Canyon Jaguars. The loss leaves the Grizzlies without a win on the season.
ThunderRidge lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Evan Olds, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Rock Canyon's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyler Meyer, who rushed for 196 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Meyer is becoming a predictor of Rock Canyon's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Owen Arnold was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown.
ThunderRidge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Rock Canyon, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
ThunderRidge will take on Mountain Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Vista will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something ThunderRidge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rock Canyon, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Jaguars dukes it out withFruita Monument at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rock Canyon is facing Fruita Monument at the right time seeing as Fruita Monument is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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