Sierra hasn't had much luck against Air Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Stallions will challenge the Kadets at 7:00 p.m. Sierra has given up an average of 26.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sierra is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Harrison on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Stallions came up short against the Panthers, falling 37-14. On the bright side, the 14- point effort marked the Stallions' highest-scoring contest to date.
Patrick Robinson
| 09/19/25 @ Harrison | 141 |
| 09/12/25 vs Pueblo Centennial | 37 |
| 09/05/25 @ Palmer | 185 |
| 08/28/25 vs Elizabeth | 48 |
Sierra might have lost, but man, Patrick Robinson was a machine: he rushed for 141 yards and one score while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Robinson is now averaging an impressive 102.8 rushing yards per game.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Air Academy, as they earned their first away victory of the season. They walked away with a 32-19 win over Standley Lake last Thursday.
Sierra better keep an eye on Cade Ballard. He was instrumental in Air Academy's win, rushing for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and one TD. Those 108 rushing yards gave Ballard a new career-high. Max Schlichter was another key rusher, rushing for 74 yards and a pair of scores.
Sierra's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Air Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Sierra has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 181 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Air Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 159.5 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Sierra was dealt a bruising 37-0 loss at the hands of Air Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Can the Stallions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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