Football Preview: Thompson Valley Eagles vs. Roosevelt Roughriders
Thompson Valley has won ten straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Roosevelt has won ten straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Thompson Valley Eagles will welcome the Roosevelt Roughriders at 6:30 p.m. Thompson Valley's defense has only allowed 2.9 points per game this season, so Roosevelt's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Thompson Valley will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Fort Morgan, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. Thompson Valley blew past Fort Morgan 35-0 on Thursday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 20 points or more this season.
Tim Slover had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Finley Lucas, who threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Severance 10-9.
Thompson Valley's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Roosevelt, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Thompson Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 219.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168.5. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Thompson Valley took their win against Roosevelt in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 41-21. Will Thompson Valley repeat their success, or does Roosevelt have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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