Gilpin County is 0-4 against Lyons since September of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Lions at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Gilpin County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
Gilpin County's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They breezed past Belleview Christian to the tune of 42-0. The Eagles' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
It was another big night for Landon Church, who rushed for 41 yards and two TDs, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and one score. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making four total tackles.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Gilpin County proved: they limited Belleview Christian to a paltry 0.5 yards per carry. While two picked up at least four total tackles, Church stood above the rest. He rushed for 41 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also picked up 32 receiving yards and one TD. Gilpin County didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.5.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 58 points the game before, Lyons was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They were beaten by Clear Creek 52-6. The Lions have struggled against the Golddiggers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Lyons' loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Gilpin County, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Gilpin County took a serious blow against Lyons when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 48-6. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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