Field position hampers Storm in battle for Deuel County

One factor determined Deuel County’s backyard brawl.

South Platte launched all but two of their 12 drives from inside Storm territory. Field position tilted things in the Knight’s favor, as they scored on eight of those possessions. Meanwhile Creek Valley dug multiple holes. They took control of the ball inside their own 20 on eight occasions, surrendering two safeties.

As a result, Creek Valley once again ended up on the wrong end of a confrontation between previously winless teams, 62-16.

The tone was set from the start. On the opening kick off, South Platte’s Justin Mogus dribbled...