Football Preview: Sandhills Valley Mavericks vs. Ravenna Bluejays
The Sandhills Valley Mavericks will take on the Ravenna Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Ravenna is facing Sandhills Valley at the wrong time: Sandhills Valley suffered their first home loss of the season on Thursday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 65-42 to South Loup. The Mavericks just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Leyton Connell put forth a good effort for the losing side as he threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Ravenna faced Pleasanton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Ravenna had to suffer through a 50-22 loss at the hands of Pleasanton. That makes it the first time this season the Bluejays have let down their home crowd.
Although Ravenna took the loss, they still got scores from Gavin Reisbeck, Trenton Wedemeyer, and Wedemeyer.
Ravenna wouldn't let Pleasanton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ravenna can thank Connor Paitz and Bryce Rasmussen for forcing both of them. Paitz is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Sandhills Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Ravenna, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Sandhills Valley has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 190.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ravenna struggles in that department as they've been averaging 308.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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