Bear Creek has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Highlands Ranch Falcons at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Bear Creek: 18, Highlands Ranch: 11.2) so any points scored will be well earned.
On Friday, Bear Creek needed a bit of extra time to put away Brighton. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 20-19 victory over the Bulldogs. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Bears were the better team in the second half.
Bear Creek can attribute much of their success to Kamari May, who picked up 102 receiving yards, and also punched in a rushing score.
Bear Creek's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Junior Hernandez.
Meanwhile, Highlands Ranch entered their tilt with Kennedy on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Commanders 42-7 at home. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Crew Gerig continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Luke Bakken was another key player, rushing for 41 yards and two touchdowns.
Highlands Ranch's defense stepped up as well, laying out Marcelis Allen. four times. Vini Taylor was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself.
Bear Creek's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Highlands Ranch, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
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