If Northglenn was feeling good fresh off their 26-0 takedown of Denver North two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northglenn Norsemen lost 41-18 to the Westminster Wolves on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Norsemen of the 31-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Northglenn lost, don't look at Jonathan Rios. Despite the final result, he rushed for 128 yards.
Westminster's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mason Kiewiet led the charge by throwing for 280 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 60 yards. Kiewiet is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Adrian Moreno was Kiewiet's top target, picking up 173 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Northglenn's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Westminster, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Northglenn is taking a road trip to face off against Lakewood at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Northglenn is facing Lakewood at the right time seeing as Lakewood is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Westminster, they will welcome Overland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westminster knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Overland likes a good challenge.
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