Questa has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by the Walsenburg Panthers 40-0. That makes it the first time this season the Wildcats have let down their home crowd.
Walsenburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Giovanni Aldretti, who rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. Aldretti didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Taylor Torres, who gained 80 total yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Questa fell to 3-1. As for Walsenburg, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Questa will host Ramah at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Questa is facing Ramah at the right time seeing as Ramah is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Walsenburg, they will challenge Rocky Ford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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