Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Nevada Union). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the River Valley Falcons 63-19 at home. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Nevada Union's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathaniel "Ziggy" Pritchett, who rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. "Ziggy" Pritchett's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Brandon Mccallum was another key back, rushing for 94 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Nevada Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 423 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Nevada Union's defense made their presence known, laying out Jackson McPeak. five times. Craig Statler was especially locked on to River Valley's QB and sacked him three times.
Despite the loss, River Valley still got an impressive performance from Adrian Walters, who rushed for 128 yards while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
The win made it two in a row for Nevada Union and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for River Valley, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nevada Union will venture away from home to square off against Del Campo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Nevada Union's defense has only allowed 17.6 points per game this season, so Del Campo's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for River Valley, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Twelve Bridges at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Twelve Bridges will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something River Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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