A victory for Middle Park just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Basalt Longhorns 33-6. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 172nd, while the Longhorns are ranked 43rd).
Jackson Salyards threw for 181 yards and a touchdown.
Marqes Pasillas was his top target, picking up 94 receiving yards.
Basalt's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Henry Hendrix, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Those 76 rushing yards gave Hendrix a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jude Webb, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Middle Park dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Basalt, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Middle Park will square off against Moffat County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Middle Park is facing Moffat County at the right time seeing as Moffat County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Basalt, they will challenge Aspen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Basalt is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.8 points per game this season.
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