Kent Denver is 7-2 against Englewood since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Kent Denver Sun Devils will face off against the Englewood Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kent Denver's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Hinkley 44-0 on the road. That 44 point margin sets a new team best for the Sun Devils this season.
Meanwhile, Englewood had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 56 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-12 victory over the Tigers.
Englewood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Deon Robinson led the charge by rushing for 113 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Robinson's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 113 rushing yards dating back to last season. Logan Mael was another key rusher, rushing for 136 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
Kent Denver now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Englewood, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Kent Denver against Englewood when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 47-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kent Denver since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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