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| 09/06/25 - Away | 49-21 W |
| 08/24/18 - Away | 35-0 W |
| 08/25/17 - Home | 30-21 W |
Valor Christian is ranked highly in their home state and on Saturday they took on another highly ranked team in the form of Faith Lutheran. The Eagles simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Crusaders 49-21. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Valor Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dawson Olk, who threw for 150 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Another back making a difference was Chase Hanosh, who gained 129 total yards and a touchdown.
Valor Christian didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Faith Lutheran to a completion percentage of just 39.3%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from four players: Evan Ingalls, Cash Spence, Dakota Rich, and Roger Garey, who each logged one passes deflected. Valor Christian hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.4 or higher in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Valor Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Brandon Wright led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Rich is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Cole Beyer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Faith Lutheran's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Omarion Watkins, who rushed for 80 yards and one score. Watkins really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Gavin Folino also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.
Valor Christian's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 46.4 points over those games. As for Faith Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Valor Christian and Faith Lutheran will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Eagles see the field they'll take on Mullen at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Faith Lutheran, their break will end when they face Arbor View at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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