ThunderRidge couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Columbine Rebels on Thursday, falling 40-15. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Rebels are ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why ThunderRidge lost, don't look at Evan Olds. Despite the final result, he picked up 111 receiving yards, and also rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
James Basinger was a one-man wrecking crew for Columbine as he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another player making a difference was Ty Donohoe, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
ThunderRidge will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cherokee Trail at 7:00 p.m. As for Columbine, they will square off against Legend at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbine will be looking to extend their current 15-game winning streak dating back to last season.
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