If Bellbrook was feeling good fresh off their 34-0 takedown of Bellefontaine last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the Golden Eagles and the Valley View Spartans didn't end well, with the Golden Eagles falling 31-14. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Valley View's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Anthony Valenti, who rushed for 79 yards and one score, and also picked up 39 receiving yards and one TD. Another player making a difference was Brodie Hopkins, who rushed for 138 yards on only 12 carries.
Bellbrook's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2. As for Valley View, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Bellbrook and Valley View should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. The Golden Eagles (ranked 83rd) will meet Chaminade Julienne Catholic (ranked 226th) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Valley View will take on Carlisle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (68 vs. 334).
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