Colusa had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 28-27 to the Colfax Falcons. The RedHawks' defeat signaled the end of their 14-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Adan Travis and Kane Nall certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Travis gained 189 total yards and three touchdowns, while Nall threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns.
Colusa wouldn't let Colfax keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Colusa can thank Chris Ruiz and Travis for forcing both of them.
Colfax's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Austin Liden, who picked up 164 receiving yards and a touchdown. Liden was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Noah Smith, who threw for 197 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes.
Colusa will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Yreka at 7:00 p.m. on September 6th. As for Colfax, they will venture away from home to challenge East Nicolaus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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