Football Recap: Valencia Vikings vs. Golden Valley Grizzlies
Valencia entered their tilt with Golden Valley on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 56-28 victory over the Golden Valley Grizzlies. Considering the Vikings have won three matches by more than 27 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Brian Bonner continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 83 yards and four touchdowns, while also picking up 47 receiving yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Brady Bretthauer was another key player, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes.
Valencia's defense stepped up as well, laying out Brandon Contreras. four times. In that department, Xander Hohler was the leader with three sacks. Symeon Wilkins was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Several Grizzlies players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jamison Torres, who rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Anthony Seragusa also helped out with an impressive 119 receiving yards.
Valencia's record now sits at 3-4. As for Golden Valley, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Valencia is taking a road trip to face off against Hart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hart will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Valencia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Golden Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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