Rocky Ford is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Thursday. They will welcome the McClave Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Rocky Ford has given up an average of 36.8 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rocky Ford's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Merino on Friday. They took a blow against the Rams, falling 51-0. Having soared to a lofty 44 points in the game before, the Meloneers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, McClave faced Simla in a battle between two of the state's top teams on September 13th. The Cardinals blew past the Cubs 41-0. The Cardinals' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
McClave didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mason Barr and Ryan Steinbrunn. Steinbrunn is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in each of the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
McClave's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Rocky Ford, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Rocky Ford has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like McClave struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 238 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Rocky Ford took a serious blow against McClave in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 71-22. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Meloneers were down 58-14.
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