After only six points in their last matchup, Platte Canyon made sure to put some points up on the board against Denver Christian on Friday. The Platte Canyon Huskies snuck past the Denver Christian Thunder with a 36-30 win. The Huskies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Platte Canyon got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter Hogsett out in front who rushed for 149 yards. Those 149 rushing yards gave Hogsett a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Platte Canyon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Platte Canyon's defense and their four sacks. Ryder Conwell was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Platte Canyon's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Denver Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Prospect Ridge Academy the next time they take the field. Platte Canyon will head out to face Prospect Ridge Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Denver Christian will host them at 6:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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