Football Preview: Timpview Thunderbirds vs. Cedar Valley Aviators
The Timpview Thunderbirds will square off against the Cedar Valley Aviators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Valley took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Timpview, who comes in off a win.
Timpview took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They claimed a resounding 45-0 win over Springville at home. The Thunderbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Carson Rasmussen continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Braxton Wilkerson made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Meanwhile, Cedar Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Springville on the road and fell 55-13. The Aviators were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Despite the loss, Cedar Valley saw an underclassman step up: Ayden Laws picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 34 yards.
The victory got Timpview back to even at 2-2. As for Cedar Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Timpview against Cedar Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-10 win. In that matchup, Timpview amassed a halftime lead of 41-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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