Castle Rock recovered its own fumble in the end zone with 5:47 to play to rally past R.A. Long 12-9 on Friday.
Castle Rock quarterback Stephen Ibsen rushed for 152 yards on 20 carries and one touchdown. He tried to score a second touchdown from the 3 yard line, but lost the ball on the way to the end zone.
However, a teammate pounced on the ball in the end zone, propelling the Rockets to victory.
Castle Rock 12, RA Long 9
Rock 6 0 0 6—12
RAL 6 3 0 0—9
First quarter
CR — Stephen Ibsen 65 run (kick failed)
RAL — Layne Oberloh 4 pass from Shaun Mize (kick failed)
Second quarter
RAL — Layne Oberloh 45 FG
Fourth quarter
CR — Ibsen 2 run (run failed)
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Castle Rock: Ibsen 20-152, Koynn Williamdyke 1-16. RA Long: Mize 9-11, Jaxon Pleas 6-10.