AURORA | Elijah Ross and the Eaglecrest have this offense thing down, while the defense is a work in progress.
With Ross at the helm, the Raptors exploded for 56 points in a season-opening loss in Florida, then matched that total Friday night in a 56-33 non-league victory over Highlands Ranch at Legacy Stadium.
The versatile senior quarterback rushed for four touchdowns and threw for a pair of scores in a second straight monster effort that helped coach Mike Schmitt’s team even its record at 1-1. Glenn Washington and Cole Leroy also rushed for touchdowns for Eaglecrest, while Matt Lalley and Anthony Karmazyn caught the two touchdown passes from Ross.
Meanwhile, an Eaglecrest defense that gave up 69 points in the opener and allowed two straight opponents to go over the 60-point mark posted consecutive scoreless quarters after yielding 20 in the first quarter to the Falcons’ no-huddle attack.
The defensive work allowed the Raptors to build a 43-20 lead going into the final quarter before Highlands Ranch scored on a touchdown pass and kickoff return for a score by a lineman.
Courtney Oakes is Sports Editor of the Aurora Sentinel. Reach him at 303-750-7555 or [email protected] Twitter: @aurorasports. Facebook: Aurora Prep Sentinel
EAGLECREST 56, HIGHLANDS RANCH 33
Score by quarters:
High. Ranch 20 0 0 13 — 33
Eaglecrest 22 0 21 13 — 56
