Colorado 8-Man Spotlight: Springfield v. Holly PHOTO GALLERY

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Sykotyk | October 8, 2023

On Saturday night in Baca County, in far southeastern Colorado, the Springfield Longhorns hosted the Holly Wildcats at Aaron Hale Field. Holly came in at 3-2, while Springfield were 2-3. The game was set for kickoff at 7pm. Pending the delivery of a game ball from a LifeLine helicopter in a pregame ceremony. Though, that was delayed until well after 7pm.

Very early on, Holly shot out of the gate. A 21 yard TD run by Dre Salgado just 2:20 into the game set the tone. While Devin Eaton would go in from 2 yards out and catch the two point pass attempt. A quick 14-0 lead not even 8 minutes into the game.

In the second quarter, Marcus Sandoval got the Longhorns on the board with a 41 yard TD run to the right side. His rush attempt for two came up short. And the hosts trailed, 14-6 with 3:04 left in the half. But all the momentum gained was lost as Rueben Dom Maldonado would cap a quick drive by the Wildcats from 5 yards out on the ground. To take a 20-6 halftime lead.

Though not insurmountable, the tone changed in the second half. Springfield struggled offensively while their defenses started to wilt. Devin Eaton would punch in a one yard TD run, while Jacob Noriega would cap the possession with an extra point.

Dre Salgado would nab his second touchdown on the ground, from 45 yards out. While Noriega’s kick was blocked. Giving the Holly Wildcats a comfortable, 33-6 lead late in the third quarter. Maldonado would add his second score as well, with a 7 yard run. And Noriega’s second kick would score the 40th point for the visitors.

In the fourth quarter, Dominic Torres would go to the right side for 11 yards and a score. And a running clock starting with about 4:20 left in the game. Up 46-6 over the host Springfield Longhorns.

In the waning moments, Wyatt Cohoon would score the final points of the game on a short TD run for the Longhorns. Solidifying the game with a 46-12 final for the visitors as time would expire before another play could be run.

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