Thornton lost against Grand Junction back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Trojans were beaten by the Tigers 55-6. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-0.
Ezekiel Rodriguez threw for 97 yards and one TD. Rudy Martinez was his top target, picking up 53 receiving yards.
Grand Junction's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andrew Neese led the charge by rushing for 19 yards and one touchdown, while also throwing for 65 yards and one TD while completing 83.3% of his passes. The Tigers also got a significant boost from Matthais Martinez-Santana, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Thornton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Grand Junction, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Looking ahead, Thornton will take on Cheyenne Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Red-Tailed Hawks have now posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups. As for Grand Junction, they will challenge Centaurus at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. The Tigers' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 36.5 points per game this season.
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