Smoky Valley has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge The Nickerson Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, Smoky Valley was the victim of a tough 43-22 defeat at the hands of Hillsboro.
Despite their loss, Smoky Valley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gavin Stambaugh, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Nickerson fell victim to Pratt's stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They were outmatched by the Greenbacks on the road and fell 52-0. Nickerson just can't catch a break and has now endured six defeats in a row.
Smoky Valley's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 0-7. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, including 6-1 Andale and 4-3 Pratt (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 64.3% over those games). As for Nickerson, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Smoky Valley against Nickerson in their previous meeting back in October of 2022 as the team secured a 42-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Smoky Valley since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
