Football Preview: Christiansburg Blue Demons vs. Patrick Henry Patriots
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Christiansburg is 1-9 against Patrick Henry since September of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Blue Demons will challenge the Patriots at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
While Christiansburg's win against Pulaski County wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Demons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 34-31 victory over the Cougars on Friday. The Blue Demons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Patrick Henry put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 49-7 win over Salem. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Patriots' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 18th, while the Spartans are ranked 169th).
Patrick Henry's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Christiansburg, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Christiansburg was taken down by Patrick Henry 41-7 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Blue Demons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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