Football Recap: Chino Valley Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Nov 14, 2024, 8:45am

Football Recap: Chino Valley Cougars vs. River Valley Dust Devils

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Chino Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 41-8 loss at the hands of the River Valley Dust Devils. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-0.

Chino Valley wouldn't let River Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Wesley Eltringham, Teagan Debono, and Freddy Garcia picked up one apiece.

Mickey Smith was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Jayden Plotkin was another key player, rushing for 105 yards on only 12 carries.

Chino Valley's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for River Valley, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.

Chino Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 3-0 defeat against Window Rock on the 7th. River Valley has also already played their next game, a 35-18 loss against Round Valley on the 8th.

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