Cooper Rowell
| 10/31/25 @ ThunderRidge | 163.2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Rock Canyon | 149.3 |
| 09/12/25 vs Chaparral | 105 |
| 08/29/25 vs Grand Junction Central | 97.9 |
| 10/02/25 vs Castle View | 57.8 |
| + 4 more games |
If ThunderRidge wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Fruita Monument, they should've done a better job of containing Cooper Rowell. The Wildcats walked away with a 34-26 win over the Grizzlies on Friday thanks in part to Rowell, who threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Fruita Monument's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-5 otherwise.
Fruita Monument didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Max Unrien and Corbyn Davis.
ThunderRidge's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dillon Gaynor, who picked up 157 receiving yards and one score. Gaynor was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards. Caeden Reeder was another key player, having thrown for 293 yards and three touchdowns.
The victory got Fruita Monument back to even at 5-5. As for ThunderRidge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Fruita Monument will head out to take on Columbine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for ThunderRidge, they will venture away from home to face off against Fort Collins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lambkins will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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