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PHOTO ESSAY: Rifle rips it up against The Academy

Rifle senior Bryce Rowley celebrates the win over The Academy on Saturday.
Ray K. Erku / Post Independent

It was a close game, but after some thrilling back-and-forth plays the Rifle Bears were able to pull off the 28-20 victory over The Academy on May 1.

Now, Rifle has their sights set on a big, 3A semifinal playoff game against cross-county rival Glenwood Springs.

Reporter Ray K. Erku can be reached at 612-423-5273 or rerku@postindependent.com



The Rifle football team puts their helmets together after beating The Academy on Saturday.
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Rifle senior Embrey Marantino after making a huge play that led to a touchdown during Saturday’s game against The Academy.
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Fans cheer on the Rifle Bears on Saturday.
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Addy Mackley, 11, takes some photos during Saturday’s game between Rifle and The Academy.
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Rifle football players line up before the singing of the national anthem on Saturday.
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