Vista PEAK Prep dropped to 3-3 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 40-14 to the Mullen Mustangs. The Bison were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
Despite the defeat, Vista PEAK Prep had strong showings from Isaiah Watson, who picked up 148 receiving yards and two scores, and Canaan Barthlow, who threw for 167 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Watson really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards.
As for Mullen, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-4 record. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 18th, while Vista PEAK Prep is ranked 70th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Dante Dupuch produced another solid effort rushing for 141 yards and three TDs on only 15 carries. He is becoming a predictor of Mullen's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Another big playmaker for the Mustangs was Kevin Lewis, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Vista PEAK Prep is set to take on their familiar foe Erie at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mullen will square off against rival Legacy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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