Denver West didn't have done well against Englewood recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Denver West Cowboys secured a 12-6 W over the Englewood Pirates. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cowboys also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Denver West found their leader in underclassman Marcelo Ortiz, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 30 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Denver West's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Englewood, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Denver West will host Manual at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Englewood, they will welcome Littleton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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