Gunnison unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 28-7 to the Eagle Valley Devils on Saturday. The contest was a 7-7 toss-up at halftime, but the Cowboys couldn't quite close it out.
Ethan Pierce threw for 142 yards on 14 of 21 attempts. Nolan Frymoyer was his top target, picking up 67 receiving yards.
Keaden Lake was nothing short of spectacular for Eagle Valley: he rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 56 receiving yards and one score. Colter Blakey was another key signal caller, throwing for 128 yards and a pair of TDs.
Eagle Valley has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gunnison will welcome Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eagle Valley, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Canon City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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