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| 09/13/19 - Away | 27-7 W |
| 11/02/18 - Neutral | 24-7 W |
| 09/07/18 - Home | 14-13 W |
| 11/10/17 - Away | 21-14 W |
| 09/01/17 - Home | 21-45 L |
| + 3 more games |
Mill Valley is 7-1 against St. James Academy since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Jaguars are taking a road trip to challenge the Thunder at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Mill Valley sitting on four straight victories and St. James Academy on eight.
Mill Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Mill Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Blake Jay, who rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 133 yards and one TD while completing 87.5% of his passes. Another back making a difference was Max Piva, who rushed for 84 yards and a pair of scores.
Meanwhile, St. James Academy was able to grind out a solid win over Spring Hill on Friday, taking the game 26-14.
St. James Academy's win came from a few key players Mill Valley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jake House, who rushed for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns. John Hornback was another key player, throwing for 119 yards and one TD.
St. James Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Billy Burns.
Mill Valley's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for St. James Academy, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Mill Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 373.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like St. James Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 206.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Mill Valley took their victory against St. James Academy in their previous meeting back in September of 2019 by a conclusive 27-7 score. Do the Jaguars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Thunder turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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