If Conotton Valley was feeling good off their 39-6 takedown of Tuscarawas Central Catholic last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Conotton Valley Rockets lost to the Malvern Hornets at home by a 35-20 margin on Friday. The Rockets haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Conotton Valley lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kamden Wright, who picked up 81 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wright also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending four passes. Another pass catcher making a difference was Brooks Bower, who picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Conotton Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Haney and Kaden Leggett. Haney didn't just play on offense: he also made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Drake Hutchison and he. Hutchison rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown while he rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Roy Simmons, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Conotton Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Malvern, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Conotton Valley will head out to challenge Newcomerstown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Malvern, they will venture away from home to square off against Harrison Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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