West Point scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They took a 49-38 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cibola Raiders. The defeat leaves the Dragons without a win on the season.
Several Dragons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marcus Plott, who picked up 87 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Smith, who rushed for 141 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.
West Point wouldn't let Cibola keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. West Point can thank Jesse Guzman and Lilton Deville for forcing all of them. Deville is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played. Mannmohitvir Khattra was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 16 total tackles.
Cibola got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ivan Barron Jr out in front who picked up 110 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Barron Jr also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, defending a pass and snagged an interception. Another player making a difference was Carter Rutledge, who threw for 205 yards and four touchdowns.
West Point's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Cibola, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4.
West Point will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Kellis at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Kellis is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35 points per game this season. As for Cibola, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 29-14 loss against Gila Ridge on the 10th.
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