The Merino Rams are taking a road trip to challenge the Rocky Ford Meloneers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Merino took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 54-12 victory over Lyons. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Lions are ranked 42nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Rocky Ford came into Friday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 24-20 W over Walsenburg on Friday.
Rocky Ford's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Xavier Preciado, Jake Baca, and Baca picked up one apiece.
The win got Merino back to even at 2-2. As for Rocky Ford, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
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