Cloverdale lost against West Vigo back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Cloverdale Clovers and the West Vigo Vikings were almost perfectly matched up, but the Cloverdale Clovers suffered a 34-33 loss. The Clovers have struggled against the Vikings recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Cloverdale lost, don't look at Tayt Jackson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 55 receiving yards. Jackson's longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards. Levi Johnson was another key player, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cloverdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 331 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Leading West Vigo to victory were Jacob Dewey and Alan Ramirez. Dewey rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, while Ramirez picked up 51 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cloverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for West Vigo, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-5.
Cloverdale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 38-0 loss against South Putnam on the 18th. West Vigo has also already played their next game, a 12-7 victory against Sullivan on the 18th.
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