COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Bronson Vikings took advantage of six turnovers on Friday night in their 43-20 Big 8 Conference victory over the Maple Valley Lions at Cardinal Field in Coldwater.
Bronson was able to move the ball on the ground throughout the game as they had 296 rushing yards as part of their 380 yards of total offense.
Quarterback Reid Stukey rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns while running back Ben Stevens had 122 yards rushing and also made a pair of house calls.
Stukey was seven-for-12 in the air and threw two touchdown passes to Dalton Hoard who had four catches for 83 yards.
Maple Valley quarterback Darren Carpenter passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 83 yards and a TD.
While the Lions had 313 yards of total offense, they were minus six in turnovers thanks to four fumbles and two interceptions. Bronson didn’t turn the ball over but they had to overcome 105 yards in penalties as the Vikings were flagged nine times.
Bronson has won three straight games. They are now 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the Big 8. Maple Valley drops to 2-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference.
The Vikings travel to Quincy for a Branch County showdown with the Orioles next Friday night.
BIG 8 CONFERENCE SCORES & STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 6
Bronson 43, Maple Valley 20
Union City 71, East Jackson 0
Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 43, Quincy 36
Springport 61, Reading 8
Stockbridge 29, Homer 26
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