Football Preview: Valley Union Blue Devils vs. Ray Bearcats
The Valley Union Blue Devils will face off against the Ray Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Union will be strutting in after a win while Ray will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Valley Union earned a 24-13 victory over Baboquivari.
Valley Union got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Myles Richardson out in front who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Richardson is now averaging an impressive 101 rushing yards per game.
Valley Union's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Steven De La Cruz, Dylan Mitchell, and Yahir Luna picked up one apiece. De La Cruz also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Ray's offense. They took a blow against St. David on Friday, falling 65-0. Having soared to a lofty 32 points in the game before, the Bearcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The victory got Valley Union back to even at 1-1. As for Ray, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Valley Union came up short against Ray in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 34-30. Will Valley Union 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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