{"id":38365,"date":"2022-09-17T09:48:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T15:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/strong-finish-builds-dolores-confidence-in-loss\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T08:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:43:50","slug":"strong-finish-builds-dolores-confidence-in-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/strong-finish-builds-dolores-confidence-in-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong finish builds Dolores\u2019 confidence in loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ethan
Ethan Robson and Ty Gaddis tackle the Rangely running back (Sam Green\/Special to The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

With each passing week, the confidence grows in the Dolores football community. Smiles abounded during a postgame handshake line where the Bears each took turns thanking family, friends, classmates, and Dolores fans on Friday.<\/p>\n

While the overall score line didn\u2019t suit the Bears\u2019 ambitions, a strong second stanza helped lift the spirits of the black-and-red clad faithful in a 52-16 loss to Rangely.<\/p>\n

\"Michael
Michael Rantz blocks for Tristen Scott on a kickoff return Friday night. Dolores lost to Rangely 52-16. (Sam Green\/Special to The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Quarterback
Quarterback Tray Traweek throws a pass to Ty Gaddis Friday night. Dolores lost to Rangely 52-16.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

(Sam Green\/Special to The Journal)\n

\"Michael
Michael Rantz carries the ball for Dolores in the Friday night game with Rangely. (Special to The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Michael
Michael Rantz blocks for Tristen Scott on a kickoff return Friday night. Dolores lost to Rangely 52-16. (Sam Green\/Special to The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

The visiting Panthers (1-3) built a 44-0 edge at the break, thanks to a strong rushing output from quarterback Kobey Chism and running back Marsten Wagner. The duo combined for four rushing scores, while Chism tossed his first TD of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn past years, going into the locker room with that kind of deficit, the players might have hung their heads,\u201d said DHS head coach Joseph Gonzales, \u201cbut to score two touchdowns in the second half speaks volumes about where their mental state stands.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bears opened the second half with energy and freshman standout Michael Rantz returned the kickoff to midfield. From there, the Bears methodically moved down the field, as sophomore quarterback Trayton Traweek connected with Michel Millard for a 27-yard gain to push the ball deep into Panther territory.<\/p>\n

Then, after showcasing his ability to break big plays with his legs on a first-down run, Traweek turned to the air again. He found Millard for a second strike, this time from 15 yards out, to put the Bears on the scoreboard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey ran the plays the way we know we\u2019re capable,\u201d said Gonzales of the scores, \u201cthe offensive line started to have a lot more fun, and we let Tray (Traweek) show what he can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Traweek finished with over 150 yards passing, while tossing his first two career touchdowns.<\/p>\n

The defense brought an inspired energy in the second half, as well, as senior Ethen Robson delivered another double-digit tackle performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re swarming to the ball,\u201d Gonzales said, \u201cand that\u2019s something that we\u2019ve been emphasizing in practice.\u201d The Bears\u2019 defense forced several Rangely punts, setting up opportunities for their dynamic special teams to make plays.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really like our speed on special teams,\u201d Gonzales said, \u201cand they know the game scheme, and have been able to execute.\u201d<\/p>\n

With less than two minutes remaining in the game, the Bears showed their big-play capability. Traweek launched a pass down the seam to junior tight end Ty Gaddis, who turned up field, broke a tackle and raced to the end zone for the Bears\u2019 second touchdown.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to take that energy and bring it from the opening kickoff,\u201d Gonzales said, as the Bears prepare to next face Plateau Valley for their homecoming contest at 7 p.m. Friday.<\/p>\n

\"Dolores
Dolores sophomore quarterback Trayton Traweek winds up for a pass in a game against Rangely at Dolores High School on Friday. (Ben Bradley\/Special to the Journal)<\/span>cca<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Dolores
Dolores senior Ethen Robson competes against Rangely on Friday. The linebacker had double-digit tackles to lead the Bears. (Ben Bradley\/Special to the Journal)<\/span>cca<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The Dolores High School football team takes the field for its home opener against Rangely on Friday. (Ben Bradley\/Special to the Journal)<\/span>cca<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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