Football Game Recap: Andrean Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 12:15pm

Football Recap: Andrean Fighting 59ers vs. Valparaiso Vikings

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Andrean was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 28-21 to the Valparaiso Vikings. While losing is never fun, the Fighting 59ers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Vikings are ranked 45th).

Brady Elish threw for 137 yards and a touchdown. James Finley was his top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Brady Stovall rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.

Thomas Burda was nothing short of spectacular for Valparaiso: he rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Julian Stokes got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.

Andrean's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Valparaiso, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.

Andrean's road trip will continue as they head out to face Kankakee Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valparaiso, they will host La Porte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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