Gunnison had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 41-25 victory over the Pagosa Springs Pirates on Friday. The Cowboys' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Graden Buckhanan was his usual excellent self, rushing for 245 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 96-yard run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gunnison was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 40 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 229.7.
Gunnison's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Pagosa Springs, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Gunnison will challenge Bayfield at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Gunnison is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Pagosa Springs, they will host Montezuma-Cortez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Montezuma-Cortez will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Pagosa Springs surely won't give up without a fight.
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