The home team has won every game since the advent of the series in the Foothills in 2000. Pueblo South owns a 4-3 edge, including 41-14 last year. When the game has been in Pueblo, the Colts have won by an average of 25 points. On the other hand, when it has been on the Air Force base, it has been something completely different. The Kadets have held serve by tight scores of 24-21 (2004), 17-15 (2003) and 14-7 (2001). Since 2000, the only team other than the Kadets to defeat Pueblo South in the regular season was Rampart, in the 2002 opener.
In the spotlight. Behind quarterback Tony Medina, Pueblo South is within sight of its 10th consecutive playoff trip. The Colts have won 10 or more games for six straight years and have been the southern power in Colorado’s next-to-highest group.
Key matchup. Although quarterback Brennan Price and running back Bob Terry have been the main ground gainers for an effective Kadets attack, they will be facing a Colts defense quicker than in recent seasons. Air Academy’s mistakes also must be kept to a minimum – over the years, the Colts have made them pay through turnovers, penalties and field position.
Game facts
Who: Pueblo South Colts (7-0, 5-0), ranked No. 2 in The Denver Post/9News Class 4A poll vs. Air Academy Kadets (7-0, 5-0), 4A’s No. 6, in the 4A Foothills League.
When: 7 p.m., Friday
Where: District 20 Soccer Stadium, Air Academy High School, 6910 Carlton Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy
Historical perspective: One more victory would give the Kadets their highest total since going 8-3 in 2004. They were 9-4 in 1998. But marvel at the Colts, who are 79-12 overall since joining the Foothills in 2000. In fact, they are 50-3 in league with all the losses against Air Academy, the most recent in the final week of 2004.
