Football Recap: Yuma Comes Up Short on the Road Against River Valley

By Team Reports Aug 26, 2024, 7:53pm

Football Recap: Yuma Criminals vs. River Valley Dust Devils



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Yuma had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were beaten by the River Valley Dust Devils 41-14 on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Criminals in their matchups with the Dust Devils: they've now lost four in a row.

Jayden Plotkin had an outrageously good game for River Valley as he rushed for 179 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. Plotkin was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. Another player making a difference was Mickey Smith, who threw for 100 yards and three touchdowns.

Yuma will host Parker at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for River Valley, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Dysart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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