Rock Creek hasn't had much luck against Smoky Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rock Creek Mustangs will host the Smoky Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Rock Creek will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Rock Creek is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Chapman, posting a 69-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won six games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rock Creek to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ryker Zoeller, who picked up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rock Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noah Valburg and Landon Snyder.
Meanwhile, Smoky Valley and Hillsboro met for a duel on Friday where Smoky Valley couldn't get it done. Smoky Valley took a 21-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hillsboro.
Smoky Valley might have lost, but man, Gavin Stambaugh was a machine: he rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Stambaugh also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
Rock Creek's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Smoky Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Rock Creek has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Smoky Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 226.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Rock Creek suffered a grim 42-21 defeat to Smoky Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2019. Will Rock Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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