Unfortunately, the Cougars varsity football team could not grab their second win of the season in their game against Mesa Ridge, and were defeated by a score of 15-7. Despite the loss, Marquis Arrington, 12, however, had another strong game totaling 134 yards on 19 carries and a reception. Not to mention, he also had the highlight of the game with a 70 yard run and finished the game with a touchdown a couple of plays later. Even though Toby Smith, 10, had a tough game going 9-29 for 106 yards and an interception, he quickly found his new target Tyler Clark, 10, who had 4 receptions for 78 yards and one reception for 48 yards.

Defense made plays all over the field Brock Stinson, 10, had a huge interception which changed the pace of the game. Gavin Cade, 11, not only had a huge sack, the Cougars’ only sack, but also recovered a fumble, 1 of 3 turnovers forced by the Cougar defense. Leader of the defense Ryan Strabala, 12, led the team in tackles with 12 solo tackles and a whopping 17 total tackles. Make sure to be at the Cougars next game Friday October 8^th at 7:00pm as they try to rebound against Pueblo Centennial.