Rangely unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 22-16 to the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Friday. The Panthers have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Dove Creek was led to victory by Kycen Gritz and Nicholas Aragon. Gritz rushed for 98 yards, while Aragon rushed for 127 yards while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Aragon showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 57 yards. Josh Kibel did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 97 receiving yards.
The win got Dove Creek back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rangely will host Dolores at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dove Creek, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Escalante at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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