Two teams, one rivalry. 

The Jaguars faced the Highlands Ranch Falcons for the rival game of the season. The Jaguars came back to win again after a landslide win of 31-7 last year during the schools ‘22-’23 Homecoming Week. This year, the Jaguars played them after a loss to the Arapahoe Warriors during the Jaguars Homecoming game. 

During the first half, the Jaguars were losing to the Falcons 11-3, after the Jaguars only had a field goal from the first quarter while the Falcons scored one touchdown and a field goal during the second quarter. 

After halftime, the Jaguars scored two touchdowns while the Falcons were touchdownless during the third quarter. 

During the last quarter, the Jaguars varsity defensive lineman Will Rosenmeyer ‘24 intercepted a pass and returned it. The team had a total of 301 total yards, 38 of them were passing yards and they had 263 rushing yards. 

The game ended with a win against the Falcons, 20-17. 

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On the sidelines, Coach Rob Rathbun talks to varsity lineman Jake Lenertz ‘25 before the start of the game against the Highlands Ranch Falcons Sept. 28. The game was played at Halftime Help at 7:00 p.m. The game ended around 9:14 p.m. “I’m close with almost everyone [on the field],” Lenertz said. “It’s pretty nice to have my brothers on my side.”