Valley View proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 38) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They slipped by the Oakwood Lumberjacks 20-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Spartans have posted against the Lumberjacks since October 14, 2016.
Anthony Valenti was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 139 yards and one TD on only 13 carries, and also picked up 62 receiving yards and a pair of scores. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2024. Valley View also got help from Brodie Hopkins, who showed off his sure hands for 80 receiving yards.
Spartans
| 09/26/25 vs Oakwood | 20-19 |
| 09/19/25 @ Eaton | 48-10 |
| 09/12/25 @ Carlisle | 35-14 |
| 09/05/25 vs Bellbrook | 31-14 |
| 08/29/25 @ Franklin | 20-7 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Valley View, bringing their record up to 5-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.8 points on average over those games. As for Oakwood, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley View will welcome Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans are facing the Mohawks at the right time seeing as the Mohawks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Oakwood, they will square off against Brookville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lumberjacks will need to watch out since the Blue Devils have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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