Wheatland is still undefeated this season after their game against Colfax on Friday, but Colfax came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Wheatland Pirates sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 27-24 win over the Colfax Falcons. For the Pirates, this counts as revenge for the 26-14 loss the Falcons walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Wheatland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Sammy Lombard and Noah Smith certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Lombard picked up 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Smith threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns. Lombard showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 56 yards.
Wheatland's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Colfax, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Wheatland will welcome Mira Loma at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Wheatland's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Mira Loma's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Colfax, they will head out to face off against Center at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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