Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cherry Creek). They claimed a resounding 55-3 victory over the Smoky Hill Buffaloes. The Bruins might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by 32 points or more this season.
Cherry Creek was led to victory by Jayden Fox and Brady Vodicka. Fox rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns, while Vodicka threw for 191 yards and four touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 63 yards. Braylen Lumbus was another key back, rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Cherry Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 202 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Cherry Creek wouldn't let Smoky Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cherry Creek can thank Reeve Thomas and Nick Lamar for forcing both of them.
Cherry Creek pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Smoky Hill, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherry Creek will challenge Grandview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grandview is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.2 points per game this season. As for Smoky Hill, they will square off against Cherokee Trail at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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