Woodland Park extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were dealt a 52-20 loss at the hands of the Lamar Thunder. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunder apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Woodland Park lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Saie Soto, who rushed for 98 yards and one score. Nathan Summeril was another key player, picking up 103 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.3 yards per carry. While two picked up at least six total tackles, Soto stood above the rest. He rushed for 98 yards and one TD. Sadly, that's becoming something of a trend for Woodland Park; they were averaging 6.1yards per carry per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've fallen to only 2.5 per game.
Woodland Park's defensive line didn't let Jacob Dunning, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Zach Summeril was especially locked on to Lamar's QB and sacked him twice.
As for Lamar, their win bumped their record up to 4-2. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dunning was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.1% of his passes, and also punched in one rushing score. What's more, he racked up 151.6 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Cason Pollart was Dunning's top target, picking up 163 receiving yards and one score.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Woodland Park will venture away from home to square off against Florence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 29.8 points per game this season. As for Lamar, they will head out to challenge Manitou Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 40.8 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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