Cherokee Trail unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 20-14 to the Mountain Range Mustangs on Wednesday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 16 in a row.
Although Cherokee Trail took the loss, they still got scores from Helen Hutchinson and Brooklyn Han.
Cherokee Trail's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Sophia McNamara was the real danger to the passing game, picking up two interceptions all by herself.
Mountain Range had a senior duo take command as Linda Archuleta threw for 344 yards and a pair of TDs and Delilah Lucero picked up 122 receiving yards and two scores.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cherokee Trail will host Rangeview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mountain Range, they will welcome Monarch on the 30th.
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