ThunderRidge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Valor Christian Eagles 47-0. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 56th, while the Eagles are ranked third).
Caeden Reeder threw for 95 yards on 18 of 31 attempts.
Evan Olds was his top target, picking up 44 receiving yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Valor Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dawson Olk, who threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Cash Spence was in the mix too, providing Valor Christian with three touchdowns.
ThunderRidge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Valor Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. ThunderRidge will host Castle View at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Castle View is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29 points per game this season. As for Valor Christian, they will be playing at home against Fruita Monument at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fruita Monument is coming into the match with three straight losses on the road, meaning Valor Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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