Salida extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were outmatched by the Pagosa Springs Pirates and fell 57-8. The Spartans lost against the Pirates in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 35-20 score last time.
Eli Schwarz threw for 105 yards and one touchdown. Ayden Wells was his top target, picking up 61 receiving yards and one TD. On the ground, Matthew Edgington rushed for 35 yards.
As for Pagosa Springs, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
Colton Lucero had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 234 yards and five scores on only eight carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 133 rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Hudson Mazur, who rushed for 71 yards and one TD.
Salida didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 23-13 loss against Montezuma-Cortez on the 10th. As for Pagosa Springs, they have also already played their next game, a 55-7 victory against Bayfield on the 10th.
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