Valley View blanks Scranton with big plays on offense and a defense that finishes the job

By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | September 26, 2025 | Photo courtesy @BL.Sports.Photography

Valley View’s defense set the tone from the opening series and the Cougars never let go. After a scoreless first quarter, sophomore quarterback Caleb Brown found senior Gabe Davis streaking down the numbers for a 51 yard touchdown. Sophomore kicker Braden Loff drilled the point after to make it 7 to 0 and Valley View carried that edge into halftime.

The Cougars broke the game open with a dominant third quarter. Sophomore running back Tyler Muchal bounced a 17 yard touchdown run to cap a balanced march and Loff added the extra point. Minutes later the defense cashed in again when senior Aidan Muchal scooped a loose ball and sprinted 34 yards to the house. Loff’s third extra point made it 21 to 0 late in the third.

Davis and Brown connected once more early in the fourth, this time on a 48 yard strike that Davis secured in stride for his second score of the night. Loff stayed perfect on the point after to close the scoring.

Valley View’s offense was efficient and opportunistic with five completions for 112 yards through the air and 157 yards on the ground. The defense matched that efficiency with two interceptions and constant pressure that limited Scranton’s chunk gains. Special teams were clean as Loff finished four for four on extra points and consistently flipped field position with deep kickoffs.

Player breakdown

Caleb Brown. Managed the game with poise, hitting two explosive touchdown throws and protecting the ball after halftime.

Gabe Davis. Senior playmaker turned two vertical routes into touchdowns and tilted field position with yards after the catch.

Tyler Muchal. Powered the ground game and delivered the pivotal third quarter touchdown that stretched the lead to two scores.

Aidan Muchal. Delivered the momentum dagger with a 34 yard fumble return touchdown and was active near the line of scrimmage.

Braden Loff. Perfect on all four extra points and steady on kickoffs, helping Valley View control the hidden yardage.

Defense and takeaways. Two interceptions erased Scranton possessions and the front seven fit the run all night, holding the visitors out of the end zone and preserving the shutout.

Team stat snapshot

Passing. Valley View 5 completions on 13 attempts for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Scranton 6 completions on 25 attempts for 50 yards with two interceptions.

Rushing. Valley View 32 attempts for 157 yards and one touchdown. Scranton 34 attempts for 175 yards.

Conversions and misc. Valley View four for four on extra points. Both teams credited with zero sacks in the postgame book.

Top scorers and key stats

Gabe Davis 2 receiving TD. Distances 51 and 48.

Caleb Brown 2 passing TD. Long completions 51 and 48.

Tyler Muchal 1 rushing TD. Distance 17.

Aidan Muchal 1 fumble return TD. Distance 34.

Braden Loff 4 PAT made in 4 attempts.

Team passing 112 yards. Team rushing 157 yards.

Valley View defense 2 interceptions. Scranton held to 50 passing yards.

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