Prospect Ridge Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 35-15 to the Denver West Cowboys on Friday. The Miners just can't catch a break and have now endured ten losses in a row dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Prospect Ridge Academy lost, don't look at Machaon Puga. Despite the final result, he rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Puga's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing two fumbles, and making six total tackles.
Prospect Ridge Academy wouldn't let Denver West keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Puga led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Suvit Taware didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made five total tackles, and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Denver West's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Robert Wittke led the charge by rushing for 46 yards and a touchdown. Wittke also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defending a pass. Another player making a difference was Jose Valencia, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prospect Ridge Academy will square off against Manitou Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Denver West, they will take on Englewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Denver West focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
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