In a hard-fought battle, the Middletown Middies secured a 27-13 victory over the Valley Central Vikings, marking a significant win in their season. The game saw Valley Central struggle offensively, managing only one touchdown late in the fourth quarter after a long drought, with their first score coming from a pick-six at the end of the first half.

With just over two minutes remaining, Valley Central's quarterback Luke Watson finally found the end zone, rushing in from one yard out. This touchdown broke a three-quarter scoring drought for the Vikings, who had been unable to capitalize on their limited time of possession throughout the game. Despite the late score, the Vikings were unable to close the gap, trailing by 14 points.

Middletown's defense proved resilient, successfully blocking an extra point attempt and maintaining pressure on Valley Central's offense. The Middies' senior running back showcased a strong performance, contributing significantly to the team's offensive efforts. However, the game was marred by penalties, with Middletown using multiple timeouts to avoid delay of game calls, highlighting areas for improvement as they prepare for their next matchup against Pine Bush.

As the game drew to a close, Valley Central attempted a desperate fourth-down pass, but it was intercepted by Middletown's Barbosa, sealing the victory for the Middies. The win places Middletown in a favorable position as they look ahead to their upcoming games, while Valley Central will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles moving forward.