Valparaiso entered their match against Crown Point on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Valparaiso Vikings took a blow against the Crown Point Bulldogs, falling 41-7. The game marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Valparaiso lost, don't look at Thomas Burda. Despite the final result, he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Valparaiso's defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2. As for Crown Point, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valparaiso and Merrillville are set to duel on Friday. Merrillville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Valparaiso surely won't give up without a fight. As for Crown Point, they will venture away from home to face off against La Porte at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Crown Point is facing La Porte at the right time seeing as La Porte is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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