Mustangs and Lakers meet in pivotal Battle of the Valley on Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

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Pymatuning Valley and Grand Valley will face off in the annual Battle of the Valley on Friday at 7 p.m. at Grand Valley High School. The rivalry game has more at stake this year, with Pymatuning Valley looking to reclaim a share of the Northeastern Athletic Conference title. Currently, Grand Valley leads the NAC with a 4-0 record, while Pymatuning Valley stands at 3-1 in the conference. Grand Valley, riding a four-game winning streak, aims to secure a playoff spot in Division VI, Region 21. The outcome of this matchup will significantly impact the conference standings and playoff positions for both teams.

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  • •Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Grand Valley High School.
  • •Pymatuning Valley is 4-5 overall this season.
  • •Grand Valley sits at 7-2, aiming for its first league title since 2017.
  • •Pymatuning Valley has won six of the last ten meetings against Grand Valley.
  • •This game is crucial for both teams' playoff positioning.
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Whenever local rivals Pymatuning Valley and Grand Valley meet on the gridiron, community pride — at the very least — is at stake — even if nothing else is riding on the outcome of that game. On Friday, there will be much more than pride at stake, however, when the two schools square off in the annual Battle of the Valley. The kickoff for the regular season finale is set for 7 p.m. at Grand ...

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