The Valley View Cougars will head out to face off against the Delaware Valley Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Things were looking good for Valley View after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They were dealt a 42-10 defeat at the hands of North Pocono. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered against the Trojans since November 11, 2016.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Delaware Valley). They put the hurt on Long Island Lutheran with a sharp 55-34 victory on Friday. The win was all the more spectacular given the Warriors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 213th in Pennsylvania, while the Crusaders are ranked 62nd in New York).
Valley View better keep an eye on Michael Iuzzolino. He was instrumental in Delaware Valley's win, rushing for 211 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also picking up 53 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Iuzzolino has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Colin McGarvey, who threw for 200 yards and a pair of TDs.
Delaware Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 337 rushing yards. They are 3-1 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Delaware Valley's defensive line made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
The victory was the third in a row for Delaware Valley, bringing their record up to 3-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.3 points over those games. As for Valley View, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Valley View beat Delaware Valley 35-25 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Iuzzolino, who rushed for 176 yards and one score while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Cougars still be able to contain Iuzzolino? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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