The Merino Rams will venture away from home to take on the Rocky Ford Meloneers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Merino took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They blew past Lyons, posting a 54-12 win at home. Given the Rams' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Lions are ranked 42nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Rocky Ford can finally bid farewell to their 11-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They managed a 24-20 victory over Walsenburg.
Rocky Ford's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Xavier Preciado, Jake Baca, and Baca picked up one apiece.
The win got Merino back to even at 2-2. As for Rocky Ford, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
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