Football Preview: Ralston Valley Mustangs vs. Arvada West Wildcats
Ralston Valley is 9-1 against Arvada West since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Ralston Valley Mustangs will host the Arvada West Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. Ralston Valley will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Ralston Valley is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Arvada West, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Ralston Valley was ranked sixth). Ralston Valley walked away with a 17-7 win over Arvada West two weeks ago.
Arvada West wouldn't let Ralston Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Arvada West can thank Jaxon Pyatt and Tyriek Cullum for forcing both of them. Pyatt has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 18 times he's played. Daniel Marette was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles.
Ralston Valley's victory bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Arvada West, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ralston Valley has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 170 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Arvada West struggles in that department as they've been averaging 174.7. It's looking like Saturday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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