Football Preview: Del Norte Knights vs. Valley Vikings
The Del Norte Knights and the Valley Vikings are set to duel on Saturday. Del Norte is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with ten losses in a row dating back to last season, Del Norte finally turned things around against Rio Grande two weeks ago. They had just enough and edged the Ravens out 21-19.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Valley). They walked away with a 25-12 victory over Capital two weeks ago.
Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zach Toledo, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 34 receiving yards. Valley also got help from Gabe Gonzales, who showed off his sure hands for 131 receiving yards.
Valley's defense stepped up as well, laying out Deaven Montano. 4.5 times. Christian Powell was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5 sackshimself.
Del Norte's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6. As for Valley, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Del Norte was dealt a bruising 53-0 defeat at the hands of Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Del Norte avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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