Denver Christian is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Saturday. They will head out to face off against the Platte Canyon Huskies at 1:00 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Denver Christian and eight for Platte Canyon dating back to last season.
Things were looking good for Denver Christian after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They had to suffer through a 52-23 loss at the hands of Burlington. The Thunder were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-3.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Pete Smith, who rushed for 70 yards and one touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 63 yards.
Meanwhile, Platte Canyon lost to Colorado Springs Christian at home by a 24-6 margin on Saturday.
Platte Canyon's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Denver Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Saturday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Denver Christian has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Platte Canyon, though, as they've been averaging an even more impressive 91.8 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Denver Christian came up short against Platte Canyon in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 36-30. Can the Thunder avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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