Fort Morgan's offense rose to the challenge against a Wolverines defense that boasted an average of only 17 points allowed on Friday. The Fort Morgan Mustangs claimed a resounding 50-14 victory over the Skyview Wolverines at home. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fort Morgan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Frankie Urias, who picked up 84 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave Urias a new career-high in rushing yards. Aidan Brown was another key player, rushing for 159 yards on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Morgan was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Fort Morgan wouldn't let Skyview keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Fort Morgan can thank Jadin Carrera and Yeteli Busonera for forcing both of them.
Fort Morgan's win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Skyview, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Morgan will face off against Eaton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Skyview, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Conifer at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Skyview's defense has only allowed 17 points per game this season, so Conifer's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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