Football Preview: Valley Christian Lions vs. Esparto Spartans
After starting their season with three straight games on the road, Valley Christian is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the Esparto Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Two weeks ago, Valley Christian took a blow against Highlands, falling 34-7.
Meanwhile, Esparto had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 36-0 victory over Foresthill at home.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Esparto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 368 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 263 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Valley Christian now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Esparto, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Valley Christian took a serious blow against Esparto when the teams last played back in October of 2014, falling 78-0. Will Valley Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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