The Resurrection Christian Cougars will face off against the Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Resurrection Christian took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Grand Valley 51-7 at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Hunter Hansen continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Merick Fisbeck was another key player, rushing for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Resurrection Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 310 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grand Valley only rushed for 135.
Meanwhile, Valley had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They strolled past Manitou Springs with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 28-14. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Valley wouldn't let Manitou Springs keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Valley can thank Andres Villegas and Marcus Van Pelt - Morenz for forcing both of them.
The win got Resurrection Christian back to even at 2-2. As for Valley, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
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