The Valley Falls Dragons will face off against the Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy Ravens at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Falls is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with 13 losses in a row dating back to last season, Valley Falls finally turned things around against Pleasant Ridge on Friday. They claimed a resounding 38-6 win over the Rams. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Valley Falls was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, a victory for Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by Troy on the road and fell 54-12. The Ravens haven't had much luck with the Trojans recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Although Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Jack Moore and Omari Ari-Lebron Shephard.
Even if they lost, Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Raheem Thompson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Valley Falls' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Valley Falls took a serious blow against Maur Hill Prep-Mount Academy in their previous matchup back in September of 2015, falling 35-0. Thankfully for Valley Falls, Harry Trotter (who rushed for 192 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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