Colorado unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 33-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seymour Panthers on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it six in a row.
Despite the loss, Colorado saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ace Mejia rushed for 155 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 52 yards and one touchdown.
Colorado didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Brandon Lee and Shawn Fields.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Colorado is headed away from home for the first time to square off against McCamey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Seymour, they will head out to challenge Hamlin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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