Football Preview: Citrus Hill Hawks vs. Moreno Valley Vikings
The Citrus Hill Hawks's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Moreno Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Citrus Hill's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Moreno Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Citrus Hill headed into their last match having not scored more than 12 points for four straight, but Notre Dame let them put that streak behind them. Citrus Hill took their contest at home on Thursday with ease, bagging a 42-0 win over Notre Dame. The Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Citrus Hill can attribute much of their success to Ricky Green, who rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown on only six passes. Isaiah Berumen handled things on the ground, rushing for 84 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Citrus Hill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Moreno Valley didn't have too much trouble with Chaffey at home on Friday as they won 28-12. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vikings.
Moreno Valley can attribute much of their success to Syree Matthews, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, and Trevon Williams, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Citrus Hill's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Moreno Valley, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Citrus Hill has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Moreno Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 224.6. It's looking like Friday's match 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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