Basalt extended their winning streak to nine games thanks to a huge performance from Will Daniel. The Basalt Longhorns enjoyed a cozy 35-21 win over the Aspen Skiers on Friday thanks in part to Daniel, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 73 yards.
Daniel was just one part of a punishing run game: Basalt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Basalt wouldn't let Aspen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Basalt can thank Kody Barton and Daniel for forcing both of them.
Despite the defeat, Aspen had strong showings from Chile Smart, who picked up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Calvin Delaney, who threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns. Aspen also got a significant boost from Dylan Mika, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 121 yards.
Basalt's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-0. As for Aspen, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4.
Basalt will welcome The Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Basalt's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four contests. Aspen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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