Football Preview: Eldred Yellowjackets vs. Tri-Valley Bears
Eldred hasn't had much luck against Tri-Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eldred Yellowjackets will welcome the Tri-Valley Bears at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Eldred sitting on six straight wins dating back to last season and Tri-Valley on four.
Last Friday, Eldred was able to grind out a solid victory over Onteora, taking the game 40-30.
Eldred got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Koen McGill out in front who threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 85 yards on only seven carries. McGill also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making nine total tackles. Another player making a difference was James Deyermond, who picked up 170 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Tri-Valley faced Pawling in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Tri-Valley sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over Pawling.
Eldred pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Tri-Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Eldred ended up a good deal behind Tri-Valley in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 35-18. Will Eldred 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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