Dove Creek was the 50-6 winner over Escalante when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bulldogs fell 48-40 to the Lobos on Friday. Despite 103 more yards than the Lobos, the Bulldogs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Dove Creek lost, don't look at Nicholas Aragon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards and three TDs, and also picked up 46 receiving yards and one score. Aragon was even better on defense, picking up two sacks and making 23 total tackles (7.0 for loss). Josh Kibel was in the mix too, providing Dove Creek with two touchdowns.
Bulldogs
| Trevan Ivie | 2 |
| Nicholas Aragon | 2 |
| Konner Spigner | 2 |
| Chad Kline | 2 |
Even if they lost, Dove Creek's defensive line still kept up the pressure with nine sacks. It was truly a group effort as Trevan Ivie, Aragon, Konner Spigner, and Chad Kline picked up two apiece. Kline is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Escalante got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Braylon Emery out in front who rushed for 69 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 92 yards and one touchdown. RJ Atencio was Emery's top target, picking up 84 receiving yards, while also punching in a pair of scores on the ground.
Dove Creek now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Escalante, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dove Creek will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Monticello at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Escalante, they will challenge Melrose at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Buffaloes will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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