Football Preview: Sandy Valley Cardinals vs. Claymont Mustangs
Sandy Valley is 6-1 against Claymont since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Sandy Valley Cardinals will take on the Claymont Mustangs at 7:00 p.m.
Sandy Valley is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Ridgewood on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Sandy Valley came up short against Ridgewood, falling 35-9. The Cardinals have struggled against the Generals recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Claymont had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They snuck past Tuscarawas Valley with a 30-26 victory on Friday. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sandy Valley now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Claymont, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Sandy Valley against Claymont in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 48-19 victory. In that matchup, Sandy Valley amassed a halftime lead of 34-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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