Valencia lost against West Ranch two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Valencia Vikings took a 26-12 bruising from the West Ranch Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 498th, while the Wildcats are ranked 189th).
Despite the loss, Valencia still got an impressive performance from Samantha Gillespie, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. Gillespie was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards.
Valencia's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sophia McCoy.
Valencia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for West Ranch, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Valencia will square off against Vasquez at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for West Ranch, they are taking a road trip to square off against Hart at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Hart has won seven straight at home, while West Ranch won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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