The Greeley Central Wildcats can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Silver Creek by a score of 40-33. Greeley Central's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Greeley Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carlos Cardoza led the charge by gaining 228 total yards. Cardoza was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 66 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Zjhonoah Trujillo, who threw for 214 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
When it comes to explaining why Silver Creek lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cole Rogers. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Silver Creek was Carter Blair, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Greeley Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Silver Creek, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greeley Central will take on Skyline at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Skyline is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Silver Creek, they will be playing at home against Monarch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
