HomeMy WebLinkAbout20203856.tiffEATON REDS DAY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2020
WHEREAS, the Eaton Reds took on the Lamar Savages in the Class 2A football state
championship on Friday, December 4, at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in
Pueblo; and
WHEREAS, Eaton's offense, defense and special teams shined. After senior running back
Juan Maravilla scored from six yards out in the first quarter, the Reds never gave up the
lead for the remainder of the game; and
WHEREAS, The Reds' special teams and defense came up big in the victory. A blocked
punt by junior Ryan Dirksen set up a scoring play for senior Tanner True. Later in the third
quarter, Maravilla scored his second touchdown of the afternoon; and
WHEREAS, after two Lamar scores cut Eaton's lead to 21-14, junior cornerback Brogan
Barr returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown to put the Reds up 28-14. In the
game's final minutes, a sack by sophomore defensive end Morgan Tribbett and a recovered
fumble by Dirksen secured the 28-21 state championship win for the Reds; and
WHEREAS, the state championship is Eaton's second in program history and first in 20
years. With the win, the Reds also avenged a 2019 playoff loss to Lamar.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners
that in honor of a memorable championship win, the board congratulates Eaton High
School, its football players, coaches, and parents by proclaiming Wednesday, December 23,
2020, Eaton Reds Day.
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