Pueblo West put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They secured a 21-17 W over the Pomona Panthers. Given the Cyclones' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Panthers are ranked 63rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gavin Ray Lockett had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 48 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards. Pueblo West also got a significant boost from Zach Duran, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 81 yards.
Duran wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Pueblo West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 233 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Pueblo West's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Pomona, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pueblo West will take on Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pomona, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Green Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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