Pueblo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 20-14 heartbreaker at the hands of the Douglas Bulldogs. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2022.
Although Pueblo took the loss, they still got scores from Roman Otero and Fernando Garcia.
Pueblo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ruben Blanco and Manuel Dorame.
As for Douglas, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.8 points on average over those games.
Among those leading the charge was Ivan Higuera, who rushed for 105 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 115 yards on 12 of 23 attempts. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Coming up, Pueblo will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Copper Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Douglas, they will head out to challenge Empire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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