Poudre had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it seven. They took a 36-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Frederick Golden Eagles. The Impalas were up 28-14 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
When it comes to explaining why Poudre lost, don't look at Mason Carter. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and four TDs. Carter also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making seven total tackles.
As for Frederick, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.5 points over those games.
It was another big night for Sonny Delpizzo, who rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also picked up 89 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Preston Kissinger, who threw for 206 yards while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Looking ahead, Poudre will square off against Silver Creek at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Impalas will be up against the Raptors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.38 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Frederick, they will face off against Monarch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Eagles will need to watch out since the Coyotes have now posted at least 31 points in their last five games.
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