Football Recap: Thunderridge Comes Up Short in High-Profile Contest with Valor Christian

ThunderRidge faced Valor Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Grizzlies took a blow against the Eagles, falling 49-7. The Grizzlies haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Caeden Reeder threw for 145 yards and one touchdown. Dieuvenson Sorenson was his top target, picking up 71 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Ryan Anderson rushed for 89 yards.

Valor Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Titus Huard out in front who threw for 274 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 82.4% of his passes, and also punched in one rushing score. Cash Spence did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 121 receiving yards.

ThunderRidge's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Valor Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. ThunderRidge will take on Castle View at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Valor Christian, they will square off against Fruita Monument at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.