The Rock Canyon Jaguars will head out to challenge the Fruita Monument Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Rock Canyon has given up an average of 25.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rock Canyon is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: ThunderRidge, who was ranked 17th at the time (Rock Canyon was ranked 24th). The Jaguars received a blow on Thursday as they fell 41-24 to the Grizzlies. The Jaguars' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Mason Mills
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Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Mason Mills, who rushed for 91 yards and two TDs. Rock Canyon is 2-1 when Mills posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Fruita Monument came up short against Castle View on Thursday and fell 20-13. The defeat continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Sabercats: they've now lost three in a row.
Although Fruita Monument took the loss, they still got scores from Macoy Masten and Cooper Rowell.
Rock Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Fruita Monument, they suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 3-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Rock Canyon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 210.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Fruita Monument struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 226 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Rock Canyon against Fruita Monument when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Jaguars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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