Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Front Range Christian). They took their contest on Saturday with ease, bagging a 66-30 win over the Belleview Christian Bruins. With that victory, the Falcons brought their scoring average up to 31.4 points per game.
Gavin Gold was a one-man wrecking crew for Front Range Christian as he rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 267 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt. Gold's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Luke Jerome was Gold's top target, picking up 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Front Range Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
One reason for the win was Front Range Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. Leading the way was Haedan Morton with three.
Belleview Christian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Collin Polson, who picked up 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Daniel Canda, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
The win got Front Range Christian back to even at 4-4. As for Belleview Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Front Range Christian will venture away from home to face off against Clear Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Clear Creek's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for Belleview Christian, they will host Lyons at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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