Royal Valley was the 30-2 winner over Jefferson West when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Panthers received a blow on Friday as they fell 35-20 to the Tigers. The Panthers gained 90 more yards on the day, but it was the Tigers that made the best use of them.
Royal Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Griffin Cumpton and Alex Johnson.
Jefferson West's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Brody Schwinn and Crayton Holman. Schwinn picked up 63 receiving yards and two scores while Holman gained 63 total yards and two touchdowns. An impressive showing, but Holman really ramped things up playing D: he made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Brody Thelen got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Royal Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Jefferson West, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Royal Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 37-21 defeat against Holton on the 19th. As for Jefferson West, they have also already played their next match, a 30-27 loss against St. Marys on the 19th.
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