Football Preview: Timpview Thunderbirds vs. Cedar Valley Aviators
The Timpview Thunderbirds will challenge the Cedar Valley Aviators at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cedar Valley took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Timpview, who comes in off a win.
Timpview took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Springville 45-0 at home. The Thunderbirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Carson Rasmussen continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 215 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 85 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Braxton Wilkerson got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Timpview's defense stepped up as well, laying out Easton Leavitt. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Matthias Lesa and Aisa Galeai, who racked up four sacks between them. Lesa is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Daniel Beckstead was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and forcing a fumble.
Meanwhile, Cedar Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a blow against Springville, falling 55-13. The Aviators were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Despite the defeat, Cedar Valley saw an underclassman step up: Ayden Laws picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 34 yards.
The victory got Timpview back to even at 2-2. As for Cedar Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Timpview against Cedar Valley in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 48-10 win. In that matchup, Timpview amassed a halftime lead of 41-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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