Blue Ridge lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They took a blow against the Round Valley Elks, falling 35-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Yellow Jackets were not able to get on the board.
When it comes to explaining why Blue Ridge lost, don't look at Karlo Harris. Despite the final result, he rushed for 121 yards. Harris' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 116 rushing yards.
It was another big night for Connor Lueker, who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes for Round Valley. Lueker got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 78 yards. Statton Wilson was Lueker's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Blue Ridge is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3. As for Round Valley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge will take on Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Blue Ridge will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Round Valley, they will square off against River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Round Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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