The Garber Dukes will challenge the Swan Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garber is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Garber's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Frankenmuth on Friday. They were beaten by the Eagles 51-0. While losing is never fun, the Dukes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 331st, while the Eagles are ranked 22nd).
Meanwhile, Swan Valley can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past Glenn 49-21 at home. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Swan Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Colton Klein led the charge by rushing for 83 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 105 yards and a touchdown while completing 90% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Klein has posted since back in September of 2023. Cal Delisle was Klein's top target, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Swan Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 398 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Swan 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 Delisle and Jamison Pelt.
Garber's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Swan Valley, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Garber took a serious blow against Swan Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 54-7. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Klein, who threw for 172 yards and four touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Now that Garber knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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