Pueblo South is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the Palmer Terrors will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Pueblo South is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 42 points back in September, they were much more limited against Pueblo County last Friday. They took a blow against the Hornets, falling 35-6. The Colts were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Caeden Herrera, who threw for 216 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 91 yards. Another player making a difference was Chace Hurley, who gained 96 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Sand Creek and fell 50-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Terrors were not able to get on the board.
Pueblo South's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Palmer, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: Pueblo South has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 382.4 total yards per game. It's a different story for Palmer, though, as they've been averaging only 116.6 total yards. Will Pueblo South be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will the Terrors flip the script?
Everything came up roses for Pueblo South against Palmer in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 49-12 win. In that contest, the Colts amassed a halftime lead of 35-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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