Durango and Heritage squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Durango had to settle for second. They came up short against the Heritage Eagles, falling 42-20. The Demons' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Heritage was led to victory by Jett Balika and Jamison Seese. Balika gained 216 total yards and two touchdowns, while Seese threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Balika was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 52 yards. Heritage also got a significant boost from Mo Thenell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Durango's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Heritage, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Durango does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Heritage, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Pueblo West at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Heritage's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.
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