Round Valley's offense rose to the challenge against a Yellow Jackets defense that boasted an average of only 11.5 points allowed on Friday. The Round Valley Elks blew past the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets 35-0. Considering the Elks have won six matches by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Connor Lueker continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, while also throwing for 133 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making six total tackles. Statton Wilson was Lueker's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Round Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Blue Ridge still got an impressive performance from Karlo Harris, who rushed for 121 yards. Harris' rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 116 rushing yards.
Round Valley's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Blue Ridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-3.
Round Valley and Blue Ridge's offenses will be put to the test in their next games. Round Valley and River Valley (who has only given up 11.8 points per game) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Round Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.2 points per game this season. Similarly, Blue Ridge and Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (who has only given up 6.2 points per game) will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Round Valley's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Blue Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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