Saugus hasn't had much luck against Valencia recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Centurions will head out to square off against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Saugus came up short against Hart and fell 46-35. The Centurions were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the Hawks in the fourth quarter 14-6.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ty Hall, who rushed for 101 yards and one TD on only five carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and one score. Another signal caller making a difference was Jake Nuttall, who threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Even if they lost, Saugus' defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Mono Ortega, Kaden Jones, and Elvis Encinas, who each picked up one sack apiece. Teddy Knott got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Valencia got themselves on the board against West Ranch on Friday, but West Ranch never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 48-0 win over the Wildcats. The matchup marked the Vikings' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Valencia's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 48.3 points over those games. As for Saugus, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 4-1.
Saugus was taken down by Valencia 62-21 in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. Can the Centurions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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