Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Liberty). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Chaparral Firebirds 63-15. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 22 points or more this season.
Dominic Lombardo went supernova for Liberty, rushing for 83 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Lombardo has posted since back in August. Hayden Fletcher was another key player, throwing for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Although Chaparral took the loss, they still got scores from Alex Bull and Gavin Mesa. Another player making a difference was Max Wagner, who threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns.
The win was the fifth in a row for Liberty, bringing their record for this year to 8-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.4 points per game. As for Chaparral, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty will face off against Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Chaparral, they will head out to face off against Boulder Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Boulder Creek is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.6 points per game this season.
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