The Emmett Huskies will head out on the road to take on the Vallivue Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Emmett knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Vallivue likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Emmett didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Skyview, but they still walked away with a 48-44 victory.
Emmett's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sammy Howe, who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 58 receiving yards and a touchdown. Howe's longest rush was for an incredible 83 yards. Another passer making a difference was Ryder Scheibe, who threw for 258 yards and five touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Emmett was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Vallivue got themselves on the board against Caldwell on Friday, but Caldwell never followed suit. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 50-0 victory over the Cougars. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Onix Carson had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries. Tyler Buckley made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Vallivue wouldn't let Caldwell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jayden Cagle, Eian Hendrickson, and Hendrickson picked up one apiece.
Emmett's record is now 4-1. As for Vallivue, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Emmett has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 272.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vallivue struggles in that department as they've been averaging 179.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Emmett strolled past Vallivue in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a score of 42-24. Does Emmett have another victory up their sleeve, or will Vallivue turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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