Walsenburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt a 48-14 loss at the hands of the Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbirds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Even if they lost, Walsenburg's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Landon Eccher was the leader with three.
Walsenburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sangre de Cristo, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walsenburg will square off against Custer County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sangre de Cristo, they will challenge Fowler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbirds will be up against the Grizzlies' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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