Denton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Fossil Ridge Panthers by a score of 42-40. One positive for the Broncos, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Denton lost, don't look at Terrance Lopez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 262 yards and a touchdown. Keshawn Diego got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Malaki Lockhart was nothing short of spectacular for Fossil Ridge: he threw for 277 yards and five touchdowns while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Those 107 rushing yards gave Lockhart a new career-high. Jayden Cowan was another key player, picking up 88 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Denton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Fossil Ridge, they moved to 2-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Denton has already played their next matchup, a 55-14 loss against Ryan on the 25th. Fossil Ridge has also already played their next match, a 17-7 defeat against Brewer on the 24th.
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