Football Preview: Valley Indians vs. Portsmouth West Senators
Valley hasn't had much luck against Portsmouth West recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Valley Indians will head out to face off against the Portsmouth West Senators at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Valley finally turned things around against Northwest on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 win over the Mohawks. The Indians' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth West entered their tilt with Minford on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Their defense stepped up to hand the Falcons a 24-0 shutout. The matchup marked the Senators' most dominant victory of the season.
It was another big night for Anthony Bishop, who rushed for 227 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 120.7 rushing yards per game.
Portsmouth West was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Portsmouth West, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Valley was dealt a bruising 41-7 defeat at the hands of Portsmouth West in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Valley avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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