Central Valley is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Wilcox-Hildreth is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will challenge the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
If Central Valley beats Wilcox-Hildreth with 52 points on Thursday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Cougars claimed a resounding 52-12 victory over Chambers/Wheeler Central. Fans of the Cougars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Central Valley's defense made their presence known, laying out Michael Jesse three times. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Gunnar Vanosdall and Oaklan Soto, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Wilcox-Hildreth came up short against Elm Creek on Friday and fell 42-34.
Central Valley will have to contain Drew Blank as he made an impact in Wilcox-Hildreth's last game. He rushed for 155 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries, and also threw for 110 yards and one TD. Blank's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Brody Patterson was another key player, rushing for 60 yards and one score.
Wilcox-Hildreth's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Central Valley, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Thursday's game might be decided on the ground. Central Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 272.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wilcox-Hildreth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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