The Silver Creek Raptors will take on the Monarch Coyotes at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Silver Creek lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Poudre, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's matchup. The Raptors claimed a resounding 31-0 victory over the Impalas. That 31 point margin sets a new team best for the Raptors this season.
Nolan Gaccetta
| 10/24/25 @ Poudre | 88 |
| 10/03/25 @ Greeley West | 62.9 |
| 09/18/25 @ Bear Creek | 71.2 |
| 09/12/25 @ Longmont | 86.1 |
| 09/05/25 vs Boulder | 153.5 |
Nolan Gaccetta produced another solid effort throwing for 137 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 77 yards. What's more, he racked up 88 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September.
Silver Creek's run defense was locked in: Poudre could only muster 2.4 yards per carry. The Raptors' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.8.
Meanwhile, Monarch came tearing into Thursday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging a 49-14 win over the Golden Eagles. The Coyotes' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Monarch's win came from a few key players Silver Creek will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Nico Rizzello, who threw for 125 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 36 yards and one score. Tyler Tharp was Rizzello's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Silver Creek now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Monarch, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Silver Creek couldn't quite finish off Monarch in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 and fell 33-31. Thankfully for the Raptors, Riley Montemayor (who threw for 194 yards and three TDs, and also punched in a pair of scores on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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