The Salida Spartans will take on the Bayfield Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Last Friday, Salida came up short against Montezuma-Cortez and fell 34-27. The Spartans have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite their defeat, Salida saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Wyatt Farney, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Bayfield narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Pagosa Springs 30-28.
Estevan Gonzales went supernova for Bayfield, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 50 receiving yards. Bayfield also relied on Gonzales, who's 45-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Bayfield wouldn't let Pagosa Springs keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Logan Valencia, Keegan Johnston, and Lincoln Williams picked up one apiece.
Salida's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Bayfield, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Salida came up short against Bayfield in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 27-20. Thankfully for Salida, Donovan Candelaria (who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 40 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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