La Junta never let their opponents score on Saturday. They blew past the Mitchell Marauders, posting a 40-0 victory. The Tigers' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Gavin Denahy threw for 52 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes. On the ground, Chris Barela rushed for 36 yards and one score.
La Junta has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 41.0 points this season. As for Mitchell, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, La Junta will face off against Strasburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mitchell, they will take on The Pinnacle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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