It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Vista Ridge had no problem doing just that on Sunday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Highlands Ranch Falcons 35-8. Considering the Wolves have won four contests by more than 23 points this season, Sunday's blowout was nothing new.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Vista Ridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Gabriel Mcfarland, who rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns. Jamir Ford made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Vista Ridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacob (Jb) Bourland and Ford. (Jb) Bourland also made seven total tackles, which is notable because Vista Ridge is undefeated when he posts at least four total tackles, but 3-4 otherwise. Vista Ridge got some further help from Wesley Coddington: he picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Highlands Ranch's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Crew Gerig, who threw for 254 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 57 yards. Those 57 rushing yards gave Gerig a new career-high.
Vista Ridge's record is now 7-4. As for Highlands Ranch, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Vista Ridge is on the road again on Saturday to play Broomfield at 11:00 a.m. Broomfield will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Vista Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. Highlands Ranch does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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