Mitchell gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Arvada Bulldogs a 2-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Marauders also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2015.
When it comes to explaining why Arvada lost, don't look at Anthony Miller. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 113 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Miller is now averaging an impressive 2.5 rushing touchdowns per game. Junior Aragon was Miller's top target, picking up 49 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Arvada and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Mitchell will challenge La Junta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Arvada, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Pueblo County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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