Eldorado can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past the Valley Vikings, posting a 45-12 victory on the road. The Firehawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Samere Ellis gave his former team something to remember he by as he rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries for Eldorado. Tristan Savea was another key player, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Eldorado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 76.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 182.7.
Eldorado's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Valley, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Eldorado will host Del Sol at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Del Sol is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Eldorado will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Valley, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Canyon Springs at 6:00 p.m. on October 24th.
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