Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask La Veta). They claimed a resounding 38-7 victory over the Cotopaxi Pirates. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 26-0.
La Veta found their leader in freshman Weston Huff, who rushed for 70 yards and one TD on only six carries, and also caught a pair of touchdowns. Huff also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 12 total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Redhawks
| 09/26/25 vs Cotopaxi | 229 |
| 09/20/25 @ Mountain Valley | 58 |
| 09/12/25 @ Primero | 66 |
| 09/05/25 vs Kiowa | 139 |
| 11/01/24 vs Manzanola | 133 |
| + 3 more games |
La Veta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
La Veta didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kendall Ingram and Huff. La Veta received some extra help from Huff, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
La Veta moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Cotopaxi, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Veta will take on Branson/Kim at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cotopaxi, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Arickaree at 1:00 p.m. on October 11.
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