Chatfield came into Thursday's game looking for another win against Douglas County, but Nolan Case wouldn't allow it. The Huskies blew past the Chargers 44-20 on Thursday thanks in part to Case, who rushed for 270 yards and four scores while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 95-yard run.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Douglas County, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Adan Andrade, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Douglas County's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Max Schlecht, Myles Coxe, and Carter Peterson, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Chatfield's side was Elijah Escamilla, who forced one fumble, made 11 total tackles, and defended one pass.
When it comes to explaining why Chatfield lost, don't look at Cash Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown on only 15 carries, and also threw for 100 yards and one TD. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Emerson Lakra, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
The victory made it two in a row for Douglas County and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 27 points in those games. As for Chatfield, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Looking ahead, Douglas County will be playing at home against Fountain-Fort Carson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans' defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so the Huskies' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Chatfield, they will face off against Ralston Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Williams and Zeke Andrews.
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