Freeport is 6-1 against Valley since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Freeport Yellowjackets will welcome the Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Freeport's defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Freeport took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over Burrell at home. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Yellowjackets this season.
Drew Ross had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 156 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Freeport was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Burrell only rushed for 113.
Freeport's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Wade Potocnak.
Meanwhile, Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Quaker Valley, falling 34-14.
Freeport now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Freeport against Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 27-0 victory. Does Freeport have another victory up their sleeve, or will Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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