Grand Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Aspen Skiers, falling 28-8. The defeat leaves the Cardinals without a win on the season.
Grand Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Trey Teter, Jaysen Skeen, and Sawyer Ostermiller picked up one apiece. Grand Valley got some further help from Gabriel Mendoza: he made 18 total tackles.
Dylan Mika was nothing short of spectacular for Aspen: he rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grand Valley will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Coal Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for Aspen, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Steamboat Springs at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th.
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