The Vail Christian Saints will head out on the road to challenge the Mancos Bluejays at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Friday, Vail Christian blew past Soroco, posting a 42-8 victory. That looming 42-8 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Saints yet this season.
Vail Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Elijah Beckett, Finn Hooper, and Sawyer Willis picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Mancos entered their tilt with Dove Creek on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 42-22 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Bluejays, who have now won three games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Vail Christian better keep an eye on Michael Resner. He was instrumental in Mancos' win, rushing for 223 yards and one TD while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Those 223 rushing yards gave Resner a new career-high. Jonah H Ritter helped out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Mancos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Vail Christian now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Mancos, their record is now 4-1.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Vail Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mancos struggles in that department as they've been averaging 167.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Vail Christian was dealt a bruising 50-6 loss at the hands of Mancos in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Saints, Brandon Vannest (who rushed for 163 yards and five scores on only 13 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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