Siuslaw's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the North Valley Knights 24-23. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Vikings also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2021.
Among those leading the charge was Dylan Gray, who rushed for 100 yards on only 12 carries. Micah Blankenship was in the mix as well, providing Siuslaw with two touchdowns.
Siuslaw didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited North Valley to a completion percentage of just 23.5%. The Vikings weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.
When it comes to explaining why North Valley lost, don't look at Hayden Taylor. Despite the final result, he rushed for 104 yards and two TDs.
The victory got Siuslaw back to even at 1-1. As for North Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Siuslaw will venture away from home to challenge Cascade Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Valley, they will head out to face off against Hidden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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