A win for Doherty just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against the Pueblo West Cyclones, falling 56-14. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Cyclones are ranked eighth).
Although Doherty took the loss, they still got scores from Brody Noll and Jalen Hale.
Gavin Ray Lockett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 44 yards and a touchdown for Pueblo West. Ryan Siebert was another key player, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Doherty's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Pueblo West, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Doherty will venture away from home to take on Montrose at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Montrose's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Doherty's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pueblo West, they will host Mesa Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pueblo West will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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