POND LEHOCKY GAME OF THE WEEK

CENTRAL VALLEY AT HOPEWELL

It’s a battle of 2-and-1 teams at Tony Dorsett Stadium as the Central Valley Warriors visit the Hopewell Vikings.

Central Valley comes in after an impressive 34-to-17 road victory over Shaler. The Warriors opened the season by beating Beaver 28-to-18, lost to Avonworth 28-to-14, and then bounced back last week.

Hopewell also enters at 2-and-1. The Vikings opened with an impressive 34-to-14 win over Avonworth, followed that with a 35-to-20 victory over Chartiers Valley, but suffered their first loss last week, 28-to-21 against Propel Braddock Hills.

One thing that jumps out statistically is Central Valley’s offensive production. MaxPreps lists the Warriors at more than 325 yards of offense per game, including about 171 yards rushing and 155 passing.

For Hopewell, playing at Tony Dorsett Stadium should help, but the Vikings will need to prevent Central Valley from controlling the line of scrimmage and creating explosive plays.

Remember, it’s our Pond Lehocky Game of the Week. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00, right here on Beaver County Radio.