Pagosa Springs's offense rose to the challenge against a Cardinals defense that boasted an average of only 14.8 points allowed on Friday. Everything went the Pagosa Springs Pirates' way against the Elizabeth Cardinals as the Pagosa Springs Pirates made off with a 33-10 win. The contest marked the Pirates' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Colton Lucero was his usual excellent self, rushing for 161 yards and three touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles. Creede Dozier was another key player, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pagosa Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Pagosa Springs' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Seth Zeigler and Aidan Vega.
Pagosa Springs' win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Elizabeth, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pagosa Springs will venture away from home to face off against Salida at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Pagosa Springs: 16, Salida: 17.5) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Elizabeth, they will head out to square off against Strasburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Strasburg will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Elizabeth surely won't give up without a fight.
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