After losing to Grand Junction Central the last time they met, Grand Junction decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Grand Junction Tigers blew past the Grand Junction Central Warriors 35-14 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Tigers.
Grand Junction can attribute much of their success to Will Applegate, who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 26 yards and a touchdown. Applegate also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Grand Junction was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grand Junction Central only rushed for 99.
Grand Junction wouldn't let Grand Junction Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Grand Junction can thank Mason Langland and Austin Music for forcing both of them.
Grand Junction's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Grand Junction Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Grand Junction will venture away from home to take on Denver North at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Grand Junction is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Grand Junction Central, they will host Eagle Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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