Meridian had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it six. They took a blow against the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies, falling 69-0. The Warriors lost against the Grizzlies in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 31-7 score last time.
Easton Nungaray threw for 48 yards on 11 of 18 attempts. Ryker Whaley was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards.
As for Rocky Mountain, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rocky Mountain was led to victory by Tyke Harper and Kaelan Custer. Harper rushed for 107 yards and three scores on only 13 carries, while Custer rushed for 116 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries. Rasean Jones was another key player, rushing for 60 yards and one touchdown.
Meridian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 43-42 loss against Capital on the 10th. As for Rocky Mountain, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 30-3 victory against Middleton on the 10th.
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