There was early excitement for Swink after they claimed the first score on Thursday, but it was Rocky Ford who ended up claiming the real prize. The Swink Lions lost 52-30 to the Rocky Ford Meloneers. The defeat leaves the Lions without a win on the season.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Thomas Valdez, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryker White, who rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Swink was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 255 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Swink's record is now 0-6. As for Rocky Ford, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Swink will face off against Springfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Springfield will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Swink surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rocky Ford, they will square off against Las Animas at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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