Gilpin County hadn't done well against Lyons recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 36-14 margin over the Lions. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 21 points or more this season.
Landon Church had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 162 yards and a pair of TDs.
Eagles
| 10/25/25 vs Lyons | 284 |
| 10/18/25 @ Belleview Christian | 175 |
| 10/10/25 vs Front Range Christian | 232 |
| 10/02/25 @ Clear Creek | 205 |
| 09/26/25 vs Justice | 247 |
| + 6 more games |
Church was just one part of a punishing run game: Gilpin County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Gilpin County pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.3 points on average over those games. As for Lyons, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Gilpin County will venture away from home to square off against Justice at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Eagles will be up against the Phoenix's rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lyons, they will challenge Belleview Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions will be up against the Bruins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 38.75 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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