Ignacio High School’s football team is looking to play the role of spoiler when the Bobcats head to Dolores for the Bears’ homecoming at 7 p.m. Friday night.
Ignacio (1-4, 0-1 1A Southern Peaks League) comes into the game with a three-game losing streak, while Dolores (3-2, 1-0 SPL) carries a three-game winning streak into homecoming.
The Bobcats have struggled recently late in games with a depleted roster, which could pose problems against the Bears, whose offensive line dominated last week and helped the Bears to 374 yards rushing.
Ignacio’s offensive line has been a different story. After last week’s 28-7 loss to Monte Vista, Bobcats’ head coach Alfonso Garcia said a focus during practice this week would be on the O-line and providing more time for quarterback Trace Lovelace.
If the Bobcats can buy some time for Lovelace, he could have a big day. Dolores head coach Chris Trusler said a focus for his defense will be staying in position and not getting beat by the Bobcats’ speedy receivers.
But providing time for Lovelace could be a big challenge for Ignacio’s offensive line. In their five games this season, the Bears have recorded 52 tackles for loss.
kschneider@durangoherald.com
If you go
Who: Ignacio at Dolores
What: Southern Peaks League football
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Dolores High School
