Football Recap: Rocktown Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 4:32pm

Football Recap: Rocktown Raptors vs. Loudoun Valley Vikings

Rocktown fell victim to Loudoun Valley and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Loudoun Valley Vikings at home and fell 55-0. While losing is never fun, the Raptors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 284th, while the Vikings are ranked 104th).

Loudoun Valley found their leader in underclassman Chase Loftis, who picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss). Ethan Lafollette also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 148. Isaiah Rice made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.

This is the second loss in a row for Rocktown and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for Loudoun Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rocktown will challenge Culpeper County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocktown is facing Culpeper County at the right time seeing as Culpeper County is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Loudoun Valley, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loudoun Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.7 points per game this season.

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