After edging the Cody Broncs in overtime by one point last week, the Braves returned to a dominant outcome this week in a 48-0 shutout of visiting Green River on senior night. The win moved the program to (6-1) overall and (3-0) in the 3A West. Star Valley has a short week as they will be in Evanston to face a resurgent Devils squad on Wednesday night before wrapping up the regular season in Jackson.
Vs Green River
The Star Valley offense moved the ball at will and the Braves defense was suffocating as the home team outgained the visitors in yardage 532 to 15. Much like the squad did in Powell two weeks ago, the passing game was prolific off the arm of Ross Hilton who threw for a career-high 334 yards and three touchdowns on the contest. Travis Thomson led that category with five catches for a total of 84 yards. Gabe Delgado, recently returned to the lineup after suffering an injury in the season-opener in Alaska, had 98 yards on just three catches and a touchdown.
On the ground, it was twin brother, Zach Delgado, who led the way with 98 yards and a touchdown on just five carries including a dazzling 32-yard score in the early seconds of the second quarter.
Coach McKay Young spread the football around with 22 different players either recording a catch or running the ball. Several others picked up playing time on two-point conversion attempts as the staff made the effort to let seniors touch the pigskin.
Dax Button returned to the lineup for the first time this season and crossed the goal line on a 6-yard touchdown reception. Calvin Green also scored on a a six yard run. Krew Morgan, Kai Frazier and Crew Lancaster all scored as well.
The Braves defense held the Wolves to just five yards on 21 carries on the ground. It’s the fourth shutout of Green River in the last 11 meetings and the 15th straight win over the Wolves in the series dating back to 2011.
Kickoff time between the Braves and Devils on Wednesday, October 14, is scheduled for 7 p.m. SVI will be there to cover the contest as usual.
3A Roundup (Scores provided by wyopreps.com)
The #2 Cody Broncs made a long road trek for the second time in as many weeks as they traveled to face #4 Evanston and fended off the Devils 28-22 after a late Evanston score. #3 Jackson had no trouble with Powell as they routed the Panthers 48-0. #5 Riverton also picked up a shutout win over Buffalo, 35-0. Lander fought off Rawlins 28-21 and Douglas smashed Worland 46-20.
In the 2A West, the Kemmerer Rangers picked up a thrilling Homecoming victory as they scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion to take a 29-28 lead with just 38 seconds left. The Rangers sealed the win with a blocked field goal attempt by Pinedale as time expired. #2 Cokeville went on the road to defeat Lovell 30-8 to solidify their spot in the standings. #4 Mountain View survived Lyman 14-7 in the Battle of Bridger Valley. #1 Big Horn raced past Wheatland 70-7.
