Football Preview: Horseshoe Bend Mustangs vs. Garden Valley Wolverines
The Horseshoe Bend Mustangs will take on the Garden Valley Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Horseshoe Bend took a blow against Council, falling 58-6. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Lumberjacks recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Meanwhile, on FridaySalmon River kept up with Garden Valley until halftime, but afterwards: not so much. Garden Valley breezed by Salmon River at home to the tune of 56-26. The Wolverines' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Garden Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Cody Perrin and Maxon Yearsley. What's more, Yearsley also racked up 96 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Garden Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 215 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Horseshoe Bend now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Garden Valley, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Horseshoe Bend lost to Garden Valley at home by a decisive 57-42 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Horseshoe Bend 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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