RCHS varsity football makes a quick recovery and then some
CPV resident #41 Eric Williams is off to an amazing start this season. Playing both offense and defense, Williams makes an interceptionat the September 9 varsity game against Dakota Ridge.
Article by Kathy Dunker with photos by Rock Canyon Photos
Coming back from a 21-27 loss against Montrose on August 26, the Rock Canyon High School (RCHS) Jaguars Varsity Football Team rebounded with a big 41-18 win against Dakota Ridge on September 9 and another 35-7 win against Golden on September 16. Under the guidance of Coach Tom Lynch, the team looks like it is in for a fantastic season.
In the Dakota Ridge game, the RCHS defense was led by linebackers #40 Hunter Tyson and Castle Pines Village (CPV) resident #41 Eric Williams and defensive end #44 Josh Mooney. The defense held Dakota Ridge scoreless through the first three quarters, enabling the Jags to take a 34-0 lead. Offensively the Jaguars running back #41 Williams, scored on runs of 71 and 96 yards, the latter reception setting a new school record. Other touchdowns were scored by #5 Michael Shepard, CPV resident #26 Brady McNeily, and freshman quarterback #16 Ryan Hommel.
In the game against Golden, the Jag defense held strong again and kept Golden scoreless for the first half of the game, making it a 21-0 lead at halftime. Offensively, quarterback #12 Chris Sauer had an amazing night throwing for 270 yards with his longest completion being to #27 Austin Beane for an 84 yard touchdown reception, which also set a new school record. #41 Williams contributed another four touchdowns that night leading to the 35-7 victory.
Learn more about the RCHS Jaguars football program and check game schedules at schools.dcsdk12.org/chs.