After two games on the road, Altamont is heading back home. They will host the Water Canyon Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Water Canyon took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Altamont, who comes in off a win.
Altamont is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Altamont was ranked fourth). Altamont claimed a resounding 65-22 victory over Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams on the road. The Longhorns' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Altamont's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dillon Ivie, who rushed for 152 yards on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave Ivie a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Thatcher Rust, who rushed for 87 yards on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Altamont was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Altamont's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brogan Ledbetter and Rust.
Meanwhile, Water Canyon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were beaten by Rich 47-8. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-0.
The losing side was boosted by Daniel Cox, who picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 58 yards.
Altamont's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Water Canyon, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Altamont has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 172.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Water Canyon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Altamont strolled past Water Canyon in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a score of 36-18. Will Altamont repeat their success, or does Water Canyon have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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