Fruita Monument couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Legend Titans on Friday, falling 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 43rd, while the Titans are ranked seventh).
Fruita Monument wouldn't let Legend keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fruita Monument can thank Diego Gallegos and Karson Weddle for forcing both of them. Weddle didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made five total tackles.
Ryken Banks was nothing short of spectacular for Legend: he rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Michael Marsenich, who threw for 145 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
Fruita Monument will square off against Grand Junction Central at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Legend, they will venture away from home to square off against Grandview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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