Freeport is 6-1 against Valley since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Freeport Yellowjackets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Freeport's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Freeport took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-0 victory over Burrell at home. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Yellowjackets yet this season.
Drew Ross was his usual excellent self, rushing for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 156 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Freeport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burrell only rushed for 113.
Freeport's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Wade Potocnak.
Meanwhile, Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Quaker Valley, falling 34-14.
Freeport now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Freeport against Valley when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 27-0 win. Does Freeport have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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