The Glenwood Springs Demons are taking a road trip to challenge the Basalt Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenwood Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Saturday, Glenwood Springs didn't have too much trouble with Northridge at home as they won 44-29.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Glenwood Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northridge only rushed for 150.
Glenwood Springs' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Jerick Sorensen led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Mason Markovich is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Basalt was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They blew past Rifle 42-12 on the road. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Longhorns.
Basalt got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Will Daniel out in front who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Daniel didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another receiver making a difference was Taylor Hays, who gained 124 total yards and three touchdowns.
Basalt wouldn't let Rifle keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Basalt can thank Kody Barton and Connor Anthes for forcing both of them.
Glenwood Springs now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Basalt, their record is now 2-0.
Glenwood Springs lost to Basalt on the road by a decisive 30-12 margin in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Glenwood Springs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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