Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gilpin County). They took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 64-22 victory over the Justice Phoenix. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four matchups by 24 points or more so far this season.
Drew Starkey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Landon Church got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Gilpin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Justice only rushed for 148.
Gilpin County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Church and Ryan Hanssen.
Gilpin County's record is now 6-3. As for Justice, they dropped their record down to 0-9 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
As of now, neither Gilpin County nor Justice have any future games scheduled.
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