Oakwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost to the Valley View Spartans at home by a 20-6 margin. While losing is never fun, the Lumberjacks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 361st, while the Spartans are ranked 107th).
It was another big night for Anthony Valenti, who rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries for Valley View. Valenti is becoming a predictor of Valley View's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Valley View also got help from Brodie Hopkins, who showed off his sure hands for 128 receiving yards.
Oakwood's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Valley View, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oakwood will venture away from home to take on Brookville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valley View, they will take on Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley View's defense has only allowed 17.3 points per game this season, so Madison's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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