The Peyton Panthers will take on the Rye Thunderbolts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rye took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Peyton, who comes in off a win.
Peyton will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up eight points back in September, then bounced right back against Estes Park on Friday. Peyton claimed a resounding 48-6 win over Estes Park on the road. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three matches by 42 points or more so far this season.
Peyton had a senior duo take command as Colton Cobb gained 206 total yards and four touchdowns and Noah Martin threw for 225 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt. Martin also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending two passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Peyton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 255 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 182 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Rye was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against Woodland Park, falling 50-0.
Peyton's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Rye, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Peyton has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 361 total yards per game. It's a different story for Rye, though, as they've been averaging only 133.2. Will Peyton be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Rye flip the script?
Peyton ended up a good deal behind Rye when the teams last played back in October of 2023, losing 28-12. Thankfully for Peyton, Dylan Hurne (who rushed for 294 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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