Mission Valley took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hogan Prep Charter Rams 35-0. The Vikings have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rams, too.
Leading Mission Valley to victory were Ian Deters and Jake Mills. Deters rushed for 125 yards and one score on only 15 carries, while Mills rushed for 40 yards and one touchdown. Deters didn't just play on offense: he also picked up 0.5 sacks and made six total tackles (2.5 for loss). Another big playmaker for Mission Valley was Darrell Garza, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Mission Valley, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Garza, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Hogan Prep Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mission Valley will challenge Council Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Vikings their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Hogan Prep Charter, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on St. Marys at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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