Legend had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Fruita Monument Wildcats 41-0 on the road on Friday. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked seventh, while the Wildcats are ranked 43rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ryken Banks was a one-man wrecking crew for Legend as he rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Marsenich, who threw for 145 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
Legend wouldn't let Fruita Monument keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Legend can thank Champ Jones and Raymond Bergner for forcing both of them. Bergner didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Legend will square off against Grandview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fruita Monument, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Grand Junction Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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