Widefield scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They were dealt an 80-35 loss at the hands of the Sand Creek Scorpions. If the Gladiators were looking for revenge after losing 51-17 to the Scorpions when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Widefield lost, don't look at Zariack Duran. Despite the final result, he threw for 258 yards and four TDs, and also rushed for 31 yards.
Sand Creek's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Mangrum, who rushed for 249 yards and one touchdown while picking up 15.6 yards per carry, and also picked up 65 receiving yards and one score. Mangrum's rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 12th straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Treven Rick, who rushed for 48 yards and a pair of TDs.
This is the second loss in a row for Widefield and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Sand Creek, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Widefield will challenge Discovery Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sand Creek, they will face off against Palmer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Scorpions will be up against the Terrors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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