Rifle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. The contest between the Bears and the Basalt Longhorns didn't end well, with the Bears falling 30-13. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 42-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Alex Gonzalez threw for 49 yards on six of 16 attempts. Blake Shaffer was his top target, picking up 26 receiving yards. On the ground, Arath Lopez rushed for 76 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Jude Webb had a dynamite game For Basalt., rushing for 142 yards and two TDs. Those 142 rushing yards gave Webb a new career-high.
Rifle's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Basalt, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rifle will face off against Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Basalt, they will square off against Glenwood Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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