If Fort Collins was riding high fresh off their 47-6 takedown of Poudre last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Fort Collins Lambkins were dealt a 42-14 loss at the hands of the Erie Tigers on Friday. The Lambkins were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
When it comes to explaining why Fort Collins lost, don't look at Levi Hermsen. Despite the final result, he picked up 126 receiving yards and a touchdown. Hermsen showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 52 yards.
Fort Collins' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Greyson West and Jack Mckeon.
Leading Erie to victory were Gavin Lusk and Donovan O?Brien. Lusk rushed for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries, while O?Brien picked up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Fort Collins' defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Erie, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Fort Collins is on the road again on Thursday to play Fossil Ridge at 7:00 p.m. Fort Collins is facing Fossil Ridge at the right time seeing as Fossil Ridge is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Erie, they will head out to face off against Broomfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Broomfield's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Erie's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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