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Friends and family around Germantown tell me there's some hope that Valley View is returning to small-school prominence after a couple years of tough injuries and underperforming, so I think it's time to start a thread over here for my alma mater.

Week One - Valley View 45, Thurgood Marshall 6

Week Two - Valley View 42, Indian Hills 41

One year after a heartbreaking loss at Valley View, the Indian Hill Braves lose another to the Spartans, this time in stunning fashion. In perhaps the game of the young year, Valley View knocked off Indian Hill 42-41 in the final seconds Friday night, running their record to 2-0, while the Braves fall to 1-1. . . .

After falling behind 35-28 with 7:35 left in the game, Indian Hill responded with two Jacob Bauer touchdown runs (16 and 8 yards) to take a 41-35 lead with just 47 seconds remaining. However, Logan Kornman's extra point attempt was blocked, leaving the Braves with an ominous six point lead. With just 47 ticks on the clock, Indian Hill seemed safe.

Not so fast, as the Spartans drove the length of the field and with just seven seconds remaining, Valley View's John Day lofted a perfect pass in the front corner of the end zone to junior receiver Justin Griffiths for a 22-yard touchdown, and the game was suddenly tied. All that remained was the usually automatic extra point attempt. This time, Valley View knocked it through and they had a miraculous come-from-behind 42-41 win.

Week 3 - Valley View 28, Lemon Monroe 0