Game Summary and Atmosphere
Pine Creek players circled their coach after Friday’s game, but many briefly turned toward midfield where Valor Christian celebrated its road victory.
Match Details
Valor Christian defeated Pine Creek 36-14 at District 20 Stadium in the Zero Week opener. The visitors paused to applaud on the field while the Eagles regrouped with first-year head coach Trevor Hudson.
Coach's Message
Hudson urged his team to own the loss. He told the players to “let it hurt” and to accept responsibility as they begin correcting mistakes.
Early Scoring and Weather Conditions
Valor Christian struck first and held a 9-0 advantage early on after a 36-yard field goal. Pine Creek answered late in the first when junior quarterback Brady Walden finished an 8-yard drive to cut the deficit to 9-7 with just over eight seconds remaining.
Rain that began in the first quarter intensified into a downpour, making the playing surface and the ball slippery. Early in the second quarter Pine Creek forced a punt at Valor’s 34, but the snap slipped from the punter and Malakai Harkley recovered in the end zone to give the Eagles a 14-9 le...