Florence lost against Round Valley back in November of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Gophers came up short against the Elks, falling 39-14. The Gophers were down 32-0 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
When it comes to explaining why Florence lost, don't look at Brody Ramirez. Despite the final result, he threw for 115 yards and one touchdown on only five passes, and also punched in one score on the ground.
Round Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kage Finch, who threw for 153 yards and three TDs. What's more, Finch racked up 139.7 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Titan Myers helped Finch out on the ground, rushing for 21 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Florence's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Round Valley, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Florence will challenge ALA - Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. As for Round Valley, they will square off against Pima at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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