Eagle Valley is 0-4 against Conifer since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lobos at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Eagle Valley's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They breezed past Littleton to the tune of 60-0. The Devils' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Eagle Valley had a senior duo take command as Nathan Leeper rushed for 73 yards and a pair of scores and Keaden Lake gained 87 total yards and two touchdowns.
Eagle Valley didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Littleton to a completion percentage of just 12.5%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Lake and Landon Metz, who each logged one passes deflected. Eagle Valley wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 62.5%.
Eagle Valley's defense didn't let Kai Durica., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. In that department, James Bivins was the leader with two sacks. Eagle Valley received some extra help from Tavin Shreeve, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Conifer against George Washington on Friday as the team secured a 42-0 win. The Lobos haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Conifer didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Mason Squires, Silar Washer, and Dillon Warner picked up one apiece. Another thorn in George Washington's side was Brandon Knolmayer, who made 13 total tackles.
Conifer's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Eagle Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Eagle Valley came up short against Conifer when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 28-23. Will the Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
