Columbine's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Fossil Ridge SaberCats 21-20. The Rebels' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Columbine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was James Himes out in front who rushed for 82 yards and one score. Another rusher making a difference was Lijah Vialpando, who rushed for 71 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Columbine was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 224 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fossil Ridge only rushed for 81 rushing yards.
Fossil Ridge lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Will Hough, who rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 52 receiving yards. Colton Jantz was another key player, throwing for 225 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes.
Columbine's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Fossil Ridge, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Columbine will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on the 25th. As for Fossil Ridge, they will take on Regis Jesuit at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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