On Thursday, the Liberty Lancers ended up a good deal behind the Vista Ridge Wolves and lost 54-35. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 125th, while the Wolves are ranked 41st).
Even if they lost, Liberty's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Jacob Mesias was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Gabriel Mcfarland, who rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.8 yards per carry for Vista Ridge. Mcfarland really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Jamir Ford was in the mix as well, providing Vista Ridge with two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Liberty and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Vista Ridge, their record now sits at 4-2.
Liberty will face off against Air Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Air Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Liberty surely won't give up without a fight. As for Vista Ridge, they will square off against Rampart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rampart is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Vista Ridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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