Football Preview: Highland Hornets vs. Valley Vikings
The Highland Hornets will square off against the Valley Vikings at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Highland took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-13 win over Rio Grande at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hornets as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 13-6 win over Miyamura on Saturday.
Jose Jaramillo looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Valley wouldn't let Miyamura keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Dylan Anderson, Christian Powell, and Powell picked up one apiece. Juan Vigil is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Highland's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Valley, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Highland has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 275.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 77.4. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Highland couldn't quite finish off Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2021 and fell 18-16. Can Highland avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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