Portage lost against Valparaiso back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Portage Indians took a 42-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valparaiso Vikings. The Indians have struggled against the Vikings recently, as their game on Friday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Leading Valparaiso to victory were Kellan Hosek and Thomas Burda. Hosek rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Burda rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 110 rushing yards gave Hosek a new career-high.
Portage's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Valparaiso, their record is now 5-3.
Portage will welcome La Porte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Portage is facing La Porte at the right time seeing as La Porte is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Valparaiso, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valparaiso is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.2 points per game this season.
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