Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Grand Valley). They came out on top against the Olathe Pirates by a score of 25-14 on Friday. The Cardinals have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Pirates, too.
Mason Schoeppner was a one-man wrecking crew for Grand Valley as he rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Those 149 rushing yards gave Schoeppner a new career-high. Andrew Horner was in the mix as well, providing Grand Valley with three touchdowns.
Grand Valley wouldn't let Olathe keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Grand Valley can thank Camden Neil and Aiden Strauss for forcing all of them. Neil is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last ten games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Olathe's side was Richard Terraraz, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Grand Valley's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4. As for Olathe, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grand Valley will welcome Cedaredge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Grand Valley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Olathe, they will be playing at home against Roaring Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Olathe is facing Roaring Fork at the right time seeing as Roaring Fork is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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