Pueblo West had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by the Golden Demons to the tune of 49-7 on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Cyclones, who have now won eight games by 26 points or more so far this season.
Pueblo West was led to victory by Gavin Lockett and Zach Duran. Lockett rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while Duran rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Duran has posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Garrett O'Brien, who gained 68 total yards and two touchdowns.
Pueblo West didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of O'Brien and Rudy Gutierrez. Matthew Zeck was another major factor on D, picking up 3.5 sacks and making six total tackles.
Pueblo West's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.0 points per game. As for Golden, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Pueblo West didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-28 win against Heritage on the 23rd. Golden does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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