United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 22-15 to the Cambria Heights Highlanders on Friday. United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] lost against Cambria Heights in their previous head to head back in September of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 56-0 score last time.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Dmitri Worthington, who threw for 165 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 47 yards. Another player making a difference was Logan Lichtenfels, who gained 98 total yards and a touchdown.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cambria Heights to victory, but perhaps none more so than Brayden DeArmitt, who picked up 129 receiving yards and one score. DeArmitt also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending one pass. Nolan Clawson was another key player, rushing for 141 yards while picking up 7.4 yards per carry.
United Valley co-op [Blacklick Valley/United] wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 23-15 defeat against Homer-Center on the 29th. As for Cambria Heights, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 35-7 win against River Valley on the 29th.
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