Skyview has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 50-14 loss at the hands of the Fort Morgan Mustangs. The Wolverines' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Carlos Carrillo threw for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Jaizeah Polnau was his top target, picking up 59 receiving yards. On the ground,
Josiah Morris rushed for 42 yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Fort Morgan to victory, but perhaps none more so than Frankie Urias, who picked up 84 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Urias' longest reception was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Aidan Brown was another key player, rushing for 159 yards on only nine carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Skyview fell to 3-1. As for Fort Morgan, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Skyview will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Conifer at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Skyview's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Conifer's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fort Morgan, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Eaton at 7:00 p.m.
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