Denver East had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were dealt a 55-13 loss at the hands of the Sand Creek Scorpions. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Angels came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Scorpions are ranked 137th).
Declan Macdonald threw for 102 yards and one TD.
Sand Creek's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Mangrum, who rushed for 176 yards and four scores on only 15 carries. Mangrum's longest rush was for an impressive 58 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Achilles Evans was in the mix as well, providing Sand Creek with two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, Denver East will welcome Vista PEAK Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sand Creek, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Harrison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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