Thompson Valley is 0-4 against Mead since September of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Thompson Valley Eagles will take on the Mead Mavericks at 10:00 a.m. Thompson Valley is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Thompson Valley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Green Mountain 31-3. Considering the Eagles have won eight matchups by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Wes Bebo went supernova for Thompson Valley, rushing for 125 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Those 125 rushing yards gave Bebo a new career-high. Forest Roberts made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Thompson Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jayden Tripodi, Roberts, and Donovan Closz picked up one apiece.
Thompson Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Green Mountain only rushed for 121.
Meanwhile, Mead posted their closest win since September 6th on Saturday. They skirted past Pomona 21-19. The victory was nothing new for the Mavericks as they're now sitting on three straight.
Thompson Valley's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 30.2 points per game. As for Mead, their record is now 11-1.
Saturday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Thompson Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 221.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mead struggles in that department as they've been averaging 222. It's looking like Saturday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Thompson Valley took a serious blow against Mead when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 42-6. Thankfully for Thompson Valley, Gavin Garrettson (who threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81% of his passes, and also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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