H.S. FOOTBALL: Hubler, Thompson power Williams Valley past Tri-Valley 28-21
TOWER CITY — This season, it took Williams Valley coach Frank Gaffney a handful of games to realize how he should be using sophomore tailback Cole Hubler. But as the saying goes, it’s better late than never. “I made some bonehead mistakes as a coach early, not realizing he’s a true tailback,” Gaffney said after Friday night’s 28-21 win over rival Tri-Valley. “I was using him more as a slot ...
Williams Valley's sophomore tailback Cole Hubler has become a crucial part of the Vikings' offense after coach Frank Gaffney realized he should be utilized more effectively. Hubler, who stands at 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, has been outblocking his larger teammates Fletcher Thompson and Trevon Bair since his performance against Marian, where he rushed for 80 yards.
In Friday night's 28-21 victory over Tri-Valley, Hubler added another 139 yards on 12 carries and scored two touchdowns. Thompson and Bair each contributed 109 and 58 yards respectively, making it a three-man attack that dominated the game. Williams Valley's passing attack, led by Cayden Witmer and his 43-yard touchdown pass to Colin Crisswell, also played a significant role in the win.
Despite Tri-Valley's efforts, including a strong second-half drive that tied the game at 14-14, Hubler's 53-yard touchdown run sealed the victory for Williams Valley. Tri-Valley coach Jeff Sampson praised his team's effort but recognized the difficulty of the matchup against the top-ranked Vikings.
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