Spartans
| 11/28/25 @ Watauga | 28-31 |
| 11/21/25 @ Freedom | 46-20 |
| 11/14/25 vs Olympic | 42-6 |
| 10/31/25 @ Porter Ridge | 11-7 |
| 10/24/25 vs Marvin Ridge | 30-7 |
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Sun Valley couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Watauga Pioneers by a score of 31-28 on Friday. The Spartans' loss signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Sun Valley lost, don't look at Zach Cullen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 151 yards and a pair of scores. Cullen is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 113 every time he's taken the field this season.
Watauga had a senior duo take command as Cade Keller threw for 242 yards and three TDs while completing 73.7% of his passes and Nyle Peays picked up 97 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Sun Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Watauga, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Sun Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Watauga, they will challenge Northern Guilford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers will need to watch out since the Nighthawks have now posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
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