It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Tippecanoe Valley can now relate to. They were beaten by the Garrett Railroaders 42-13 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 123rd, while the Railroaders are ranked 34th).
When it comes to explaining why Tippecanoe Valley lost, don't look at Wes Parker. Despite the final result, he rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Owen Omondi got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Garrett had a senior duo take command as Calder Hefty rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries and Camren Ruble rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns. Ruble's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards.
Tippecanoe Valley's loss ended a ten-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-4. As for Garrett, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Tippecanoe Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Garrett, they will take on West Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garrett is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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