While Branson/Kim put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for La Veta. The Branson/Kim Bearcats breezed by the La Veta Redhawks at home to the tune of 55-0. Considering the Bearcats have won five games by more than 39 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Kolter Cranson, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended two passes. Another back making a difference was Will Doherty, who gained 46 total yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Branson/Kim was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 200 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Branson/Kim's record is now 5-1. As for La Veta, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Bearcats faces off against Sierra Grande at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. They know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Branson/Kim like a good challenge. As for La Veta, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Antonito at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Antonito is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning La Veta will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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