Two dominant signal callers in Hayden Jones and Caeden Herrera are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Discovery Canyon Thunder will challenge the Pueblo South Colts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Discovery Canyon knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Pueblo South likes a good challenge.
Discovery Canyon is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Palmer: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Discovery Canyon blew Palmer out of the water with a 56-8 final score. Considering the Thunder have won six matches by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Discovery Canyon had a senior duo take command as Samuel Kobayashi gained 105 total yards and two touchdowns and Jones threw for 135 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 passes. Those four passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Jones. Brayden Delany was in the mix too, providing Discovery Canyon with a touchdown.
Discovery Canyon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Pueblo South unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak last Friday. They fell just short of Lewis-Palmer by a score of 28-26. The Colts haven't had much luck with the Rangers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Herrera, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. Jake Pisciotta was another key receiver, picking up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Pueblo South's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3. As for Discovery Canyon, their record now sits at 7-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Discovery Canyon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 252.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pueblo South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 157.2. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Discovery Canyon was able to grind out a solid victory over Pueblo South in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, winning 26-15. Will Discovery Canyon repeat their success, or does Pueblo South have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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