Valley Head has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.4 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. The match between them and the Spring Garden Panthers wasn't particularly close, with the Valley Head Tigers falling 32-13. The matchup marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Valley Head's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Nate Bain, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown, and Tytan Blevins, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Valley Head was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 232 rushing yards in 13 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Valley Head's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1. As for Spring Garden, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valley Head will square off against North Sand Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (North Sand Mountain: 12.6, Valley Head: 14.4) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Spring Garden, they will venture away from home to take on Cedar Bluff at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Spring Garden's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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