On Friday, the Bear Creek Bears were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 33-27 to the Highlands Ranch Falcons. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kathryn Apotheker went supernova for Highlands Ranch, rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 171 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Apotheker a new career-high in rushing yards. Addison McLeod was another key player, gaining 94 total yards and three touchdowns.
Bear Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Highlands Ranch, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-6.
Bear Creek will be playing in front of their home fans against Littleton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Highlands Ranch, they will venture away from home to square off against Ponderosa at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ponderosa is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Highlands Ranch will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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