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FOOTBALL LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 8-0 GAME OF THE WEEK: La Junta (5-3) vs. Florence (7-1) Here comes the true test for the Tigers. Florence is 7-1, and by the looks of it, has a stout defense. The Huskies own three shutouts in league play and have allowed an average of 9.1 point per game. Their most impressive wins thus far have been their last two victories, wins over Woodland Park (39-0) and Alamosa (42-20), both of whom La Junta surrendered late leads to in eventual losses. But, I’m not convinced of the Husky juggernaut just yet. The Tigers are 5-3, but could easily be 7-1 as well had luck fallen the other way. We may need a bit of that luck, but throw in the Tiger Stadium crowd and I think we’ve got a ballgame. Tigers win a nail biter. On, La Junta!

The Las Animas Lady Trojans had a good, strong week of volleyball with a 2-1 record on the week. The Ladies’ overall record improves to 11-10 – over .500.

The Las Animas Trojans hit the road this week, but they didn’t have to travel far. The Trojans faced rivals, the Swink Lions, on the gridiron.

This week the Las Animas Trojans hosted the Wiley Panthers in home, league play. On Friday night at Jack LaSalle Field, the Trojans started strong defensively only allowing eight points in the first quarter, and were only down 14 near the start of the second.

FOOTBALL LAST WEEK’S RECORD: 7-1 GAME OF THE WEEK: Fowler (25) vs John Mall (4-3) The steady climb up the League 6 ladder cleared another rung last week as the Grizzlies overstepped Hoehne for third place with a 50-8 drumming. Of their remaining schedule, the true test will come against second place John Mall this week, who’s disposed of each of the three league opponents they’ve faced thus far. By the looks of it, the winner will claim second place, behind Crowley County. The Grizzlies’ offense has found its stride, having scored 50 points in each of its last two games. 50 points may not be feasible against the Panthers, but a win is possible. Call it an upset if you will; the Grizzlies claw their way back in to contention with a big league win.

FOOTBALL Crowley County at Custer County There’s no mistaking these two CCHS football teams. Crowley County sits 6-0 on the season and among the best teams in the 8-man field, while, with respect to the Bobcats, Custer County may very well be suited keeping a game like this within 50 points.