Front Range Christian had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 22-14 to the Rocky Ford Meloneers. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Meloneers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Front Range Christian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Lawson Edwards rushed for 126 yards on only 14 carries, and also threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (85 yards to be exact) went to Corbin Rounds.
The win got Rocky Ford back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, Front Range Christian will face off against West Grand at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rocky Ford, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Walsenburg at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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