Boulder City has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They had to suffer through a 40-12 loss at the hands of the Virgin Valley Bulldogs. The Eagles have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
| 12/12/24 vs Doral Academy Red Rock | 107 |
| 01/29/25 @ Virgin Valley | 101 |
| 01/22/25 @ Mater Academy East Las Vegas | 74 |
| 01/13/25 vs Western | 72 |
| 12/14/24 vs Southeast Career Tech | 71 |
Despite the loss, Boulder City still got an impressive performance from Makayla Nelson, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards Nelson has posted since back in December of 2024.
Virgin Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Davie Slack, who threw for 195 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 56 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Slack is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as she's now passed for three or more in the last seven games she's played. Linita Kioa was another key player, gaining 163 total yards and three touchdowns.
Boulder City's defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-2. As for Virgin Valley, their win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-1.
Boulder City wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 26-12 loss against Pinecrest Academy Cadence on the 31st. As for Virgin Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-0 victory against Valley on the 31st.
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