The Denver Christian Thunder's's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past Clear Creek 44-20. The result was nothing new for Denver Christian, who have now won three games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Denver Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ben Pereira, who rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry. Pereira is on a roll when it comes to solo tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played. Nathan Buehrer was another key contributor, throwing for 332 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 14.4 yards per attempt.
Denver Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Clear Creek, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Denver Christian will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on October 27th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Colorado (Jefferson is ranked 190th, while Denver Christian is ranked 178th). As for Clear Creek, they will be playing at home against Middle Park at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
