Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but unfortunately for The Standley Lake Gators, they weren't the ones who walked away with it. They fell 22-14 to Thomas Jefferson on Thursday. Standley Lake just can't catch a break and has now endured five losses in a row.
Despite the loss, Standley Lake still got an impressive performance from Boston Harris, who rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 47 yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Dimitri Haralambopoulos, who rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 32 yards and a touchdown. Jake Tapia and his 133 yards on the ground were also a key factor in Thomas Jefferson's win.
Standley Lake has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, their win was their sixth straight at home , which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Standley Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Thomas Jefferson will head out on the road to face off against Dakota Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Colorado (Dakota Ridge is ranked 29th, while Thomas Jefferson is ranked 38th).
