If Denver East wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Vista PEAK Prep, they should've done a better job of containing Rilee Bergquist. The Bison strolled past the Angels with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-12 thanks in part to Bergquist, who threw for 206 yards and three TDs. She is becoming a predictor of Vista PEAK Prep's success: when she posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-4 when she doesn't).

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One reason for the win was Vista PEAK Prep's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for ten sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Elazia Patton and Idaly Garcia, who racked up eight sacks between them. Patton also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with six. Joanna Byrd got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Vista PEAK Prep's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4. As for Denver East, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Vista PEAK Prep will face off against Denver West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Denver East has already played their next matchup (against Lincoln), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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