Springs Valley has won three straight games at home, while Providence has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Springs Valley Blackhawks will welcome the Providence Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Providence's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Springs Valley hadn't allowed a single point the last four times they've hit the field. Springs Valley took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 49-0 win over North Daviess. The Blackhawks pushed the score to 42-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Cougars had no chance of recovering from.
It was another big night for Christian Hamilton, who rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Springs Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 253 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Providence never let their opponents score on Friday. Everything went their way against North Harrison as Providence made off with a 24-0 victory.
Providence's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Preston Kempf, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 110 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes. Cooper Ross was another key player, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Springs Valley's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Providence, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Springs Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 338.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Providence struggles in that department as they've been averaging 221. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Springs Valley was dealt a bruising 41-8 loss at the hands of Providence in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Springs Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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