Football Preview: Shields Valley Rebels vs. Reed Point/Rapelje Renegades
Shields Valley is 7-0 against Reed Point/Rapelje since October of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Shields Valley Rebels are on the road again to play the Reed Point/Rapelje Renegades at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Shields Valley took a blow against Bridger, falling 74-13. The Rebels have struggled against the Scouts recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Reed Point/Rapelje was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 42-6 loss at the hands of Broadview/Lavina. Despite 90 more yards than the Pirates, the Renegades couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Reed Point/Rapelje got top-tier performance from Alex Martin Minambres, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry.
Shields Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Reed Point/Rapelje, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything came up roses for Shields Valley against Reed Point/Rapelje when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 46-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Shields Valley since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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