Football Recap: Valentine's Losing Streak Snapped at Nine Games

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 11:48am

Football Recap: Valentine vs. Gibbon Buffaloes

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Valentine can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down the Gibbon Buffaloes 22-6.

Valentine found their leader in underclassman Parker Chavez, who rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Trace Buechle handled things on the ground, rushing for 82 yards.

Valentine's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Trystan Beebout and Cinch Miller. Miller is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season.

Valentine was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.

Valentine's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Gibbon, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.

Valentine will be playing in front of their home fans against Centura at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Valentine focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Gibbon, they are taking a road trip to face off against Gordon-Rushville on Friday. Gibbon is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

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