Sierra Vista stifles Durango in 12-0 season opener as defense shines
Sierra Vista opened the football season with a dominant defensive performance, blanking Durango 12-0 Friday night. Senior Trent Mitchell fueled the defense with three interceptions, helping the Mountain Lions make three crucial goal-line stands to preserve the lead.
“We certainly didn’t make it easy for ourselves,” head coach Thomas Raybon said. “But we will take the positives out of this win for next week. Our goal is to be 1-0 every week, and this was the first one.”
On offense, Caleb Green ripped off 123 yards on 23 carries and found the end zone once. Freshman Dom Fletcher contributed 67 rushing yards and also scored, providing a productive complement to the rushing attack. The game was scoreless at halftime before Sierra Vista broke through in the second half.
The defense was the story of the night, with Mitchell’s three picks and multiple stands at the goal line turning Durango away on several promising drives. The win sets a positive tone for Sierra Vista as they build momentum for the rest of the season.
Summary: Sierra Vista’s defense carried the day with three interceptions by Trent Mitchell and three standouts at the goal line, while Caleb Green and freshman Dom Fletcher supplied steady offense in a 12-0 victory over Durango. The win gives the Mountain Lions a strong start as they prepare for next week’s matchup.
Additional notes and value:
– The trio of goal-line stands indicates solid discipline and situational awareness under pressure, a potential hallmark for the defense this season.
– Mitchell’s three interceptions could be a rising storyline to watch, possibly energizing the team and home crowd early in the season.
– The offense showed balance with a productive ground game and scoring by both Green and Fletcher, suggesting multiple weapons to rely on in upcoming games.