After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Platte Valley brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victors by a 42-21 margin over the Sterling Tigers on Friday. For the Broncos, this counts as revenge for the 28-18 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Platte Valley was led to victory by Kaden Tucker and Regan Edstrom. Tucker picked up 138 receiving yards and a pair of scores, while Edstrom threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Platte Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Platte Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joseph Hill and Mason Hunt. Hunt also posted 14 receiving yards, marking his first of the season.
Sterling's loss came despite strong showings from Braydon Evans and Memphis Dempcy. Evans rushed for 88 yards and one TD on only seven carries, while Dempcy rushed for 74 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Dempcy didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass.
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| 09/19/25 - Home | 42-21 W |
| 09/20/24 - Away | 18-28 L |
| 10/08/21 - Home | 42-12 W |
| 10/23/20 - Home | 21-31 L |
| 10/18/19 - Home | 6-24 L |
| + 4 more games |
Platte Valley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Sterling, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Platte Valley and Sterling will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Broncos see the field they'll take on Estes Park at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Sterling, their break will end when they face The Academy at 7:00 p.m. on October 2.
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