Manitou Springs had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They lost 28-3 to the Rye Thunderbolts. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbolts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Kaden Bunker threw for 106 yards on nine of 23 attempts. Maxton Bolster was his top target, picking up 51 receiving yards. On the ground, Noah Theys rushed for 30 yards.
Jackson Bjorum had an outrageously good game for Rye as he rushed for 160 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Those 160 rushing yards gave Bjorum a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manitou Springs will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Prospect Ridge Academy at 6:00 p.m. on September 6. As for Rye, they will head out to square off against Trinidad at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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