For the first time this season, Eagle Valley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Steamboat Springs Sailors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eagle Valley will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
On Friday, Eagle Valley needed a bit of extra time to put away Conifer. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Lobos 27-24.
Meanwhile, Steamboat Springs hadn't done well against Summit recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Sailors blew past the Tigers, posting a 65-6 win. The game marked the Sailors' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Steamboat Springs' win came from a few key players Eagle Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cohen Vanderbosch, who picked up 49 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards. Another player making a difference was Thomas Krupp, who rushed for 85 yards and one score on only six carries.
Eagle Valley's record now sits at 6-0. As for Steamboat Springs, their record is now 4-0.
Everything came up roses for Eagle Valley against Steamboat Springs when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 49-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Devils since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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