For the first time this season, Erie will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will challenge the Rangeview Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Erie is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Broomfield, who was ranked 16th at the time (Erie was ranked eighth). The Tigers won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Eagles 26-25. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Erie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colt Heil and Lincoln Hageman. Hageman got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Rangeview humbled Liberty with a 41-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won three matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
One reason for the win was Rangeview's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Daniel Jenkins and Avoryon Brown, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Erie now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Rangeview, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Erie has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 195.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rangeview struggles in that department as they've been averaging 269.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Erie against Rangeview in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 49-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Tigers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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