Grand Junction has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by the Durango Demons 38-7. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Will Applegate rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Mathias Martinez rushed for 97 yards.
Among those leading the charge was Sebastian Tripp, who picked up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown. He got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 72 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Grand Junction fell to 4-1. As for Durango, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Grand Junction will be playing in front of their home fans against Gateway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grand Junction's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Gateway's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Durango, they will venture away from home to face off against Rampart at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Rampart: 11.2, Durango: 18) so any points scored will be well earned.
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