Football Recap: United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] vs. Purchase Line Red Dragons
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] came tearing into Friday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Purchase Line Red Dragons 42-6 at home. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 27 points or more this season.
Dmitri Worthington went supernova for United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United], throwing for 112 yards and three touchdowns while completing 90% of his passes, and also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] is undefeated when Worthington posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Dylan Stephens was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Purchase Line lost, don't look at Devlan Kordish. Despite the final result, he rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Kordish also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3. As for Purchase Line, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] will venture away from home to square off against Marion Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Marion Center's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United]'s offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Purchase Line, they will welcome Conemaugh Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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