You can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Springs Valley's strategy against Salem on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Springs Valley Blackhawks blew the Salem Lions out of the water with a 63-12 final score. The Blackhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by 40 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Christian Hamilton, who rushed for 243 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 12.8 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 195 rushing yards dating back to last season. Noah Allstott was another key rusher, rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Springs Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 399 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Salem only rushed for 173.
Springs Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Graham Nottger and Augie Purkhiser.
Logan Dent and Noah Deaton certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Dent rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown, while Deaton gained 92 total yards and a touchdown. Deaton was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 61 yards.
The win made it two in a row for Springs Valley and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Salem, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springs Valley will venture away from home to square off against Crawford County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Springs Valley's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Crawford County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Salem, they will face off against Corydon Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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