Football Preview: Golden Valley Grizzlies vs. Valencia Vikings
Golden Valley is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Valencia is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Grizzlies will host the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Golden Valley is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Castaic 35-7 last Thursday. With the Grizzlies ahead 28-0 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Meanwhile, Valencia won against Saugus back in September with 55 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Vikings breezed past Canyon to the tune of 55-3. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Golden Valley better keep an eye on Brian Bonner. He was instrumental in Valencia's win, rushing for 94 yards and two scores on only six carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Bretthauer, who threw for 67 yards and a pair of TDs.
Valencia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon only rushed for 59.
Golden Valley's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Valencia, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Golden Valley was taken down by Valencia 56-28 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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