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Bluedevils trump Trojans in battle of the blue jerseys

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Posted 4/3/23

Fort Lupton outlasted Thornton March 31 14-8 in a non-league matchup. It was Fort Lupton’s first win of the season.

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Bluedevils trump Trojans in battle of the blue jerseys

Thornton’s Johnathan Cabral (10) dives home in order to score against Fort Lupton. The Trojans lost to the Bluedevils 14-8 in their non-league home game March 31.

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Diego Hernandez (30) started for Thornton against Fort Lupton pitching 5 innings and striking out 7 opponents.

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Thornton's Mark Zendejas (12) jumps up for the ball to make a play on second base. Fort Lupton defeated Thornton 14-8 in a non-league game on March 31.

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Eloy Lezama (2) brings in a run for the Bluedevils in their non-league game against Thornton.

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Fort Lupton's Jesse Ceretto (24) pitched most of the innings against Thornton. The Bluedevils defeated the Trojans 14-8 to get their first win of the season.

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Posted Monday, April 3, 2023 2:25 pm

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Fort Lupton outlasted Thornton March 31 14-8 in a non-league matchup. It was Fort Lupton’s first win of the season.

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