Football Preview: Tippecanoe Valley Vikings vs. Garrett Railroaders
Tippecanoe Valley is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Garrett is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings will host the Garrett Railroaders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Tippecanoe Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Woodlan with a sharp 51-25 win. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Wes Parker and he. Parker rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries while he rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. The dominant performance also gave Brock Derf a new career-high in rushing yards (132). Another player making a difference was Grady Moriarty, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Garrett got the win against Lakeland on Friday by a conclusive 50-26. The result was nothing new for the Railroaders, who have now won six games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Calder Hefty was his usual excellent self, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 89 yards and two touchdowns on only six passes. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Camren Ruble handled things on the ground, rushing for 106 yards.
Garrett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in 11 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Garrett wouldn't let Lakeland keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Garrett can thank Mason Balzer and Jake Gonya for forcing both of them.
Tippecanoe Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Garrett, their victory bumped their record up to 10-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Tippecanoe Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Garrett struggles in that department as they've been averaging 302.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Tippecanoe Valley strolled past Garrett when the teams last played back in October of 2021 by a score of 22-8. Does Tippecanoe Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Garrett turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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