Valley is 2-8 against Portsmouth West since October of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Indians will host the Senators at 7:00 p.m. Valley's defense has only allowed 13.7 points per game this season, so Portsmouth West's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Valley was handed a 45-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Northwest 21-20. The Indians haven't had any issues with the Mohawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth West humbled Minford with a 40-8 victory.
Valley better keep an eye on Anthony Bishop. He was instrumental in Portsmouth West's win, rushing for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Bishop was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. Another player making a difference was Brody Hall, who threw for 233 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes.
Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Portsmouth West, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Valley and Portsmouth West were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but Valley came up empty-handed after a 22-21 loss. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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