Valor Christian’s football team took to its home field Oct. 10 and provided its fans with plenty to cheer about as they defeated Englewood 35-16.

The Eagles will look to make it two-in-a-row as they return home Oct. 17 against Elizabeth.

It promises to be a tough test against a Cardinals team that has enjoyed success so far this year. Elizabeth comes into the week vying for one of the top spots in the standings and a playoff berth with a 4-2 league record and a 5-2 overall mark. The kickoff is at 7 p.m. at Valor Stadium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students with school identification.

Last week, much of first quarter of the Englewood game was scoreless but the Eagles took advantage of a pass interception to launch their first scoring drive that culminated in a pass from quarterback Brock Berglund to Tyler Dawson. From there, the Eagles mixed up a speedy ground attack and a well-timed passing game to add three second-quarter touchdowns to forge ahead to stay, 28-7. From there, Valor kept control of the tempo of play and went on to win the game, 35-16.

“We played well tonight and we got a good win. Englewood is a good team and they have kids who play hard. Fortunately, we got our game working and got the win,” said Brent Vieselmeyer, Valor head coach, after the game. “At this point, every game is important as we are fighting for a playoff spot. The kids have worked super hard the last three weeks as we weren’t moving the ball well. Tonight the offense played well and we got the win.”

Berglund finished the night as the team’s offensive leader. He completed nine of 14 passes for two touchdowns and carried the ball 22 times for 119 yards and a touchdown. Teammate Michael Miller helped the Eagles as he carried the ball nine times for 105 yards. Davidson was the leading receiver as he caught three passes for 93 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Bergland said after the game that he felt good going and and the whole team was excited and ready to play.

“We prepared hard this week and we came out and executed,” Berglund said. “The offensive line did a great job and we made things happen. It is a privilege to go to such a great school and work with such a great group of guys.”

While he admitted he had good individual statistics, he declined to take all the credit for his performance.

“The line did a great job and that made it possible for us to move the football,” he said. “I think it is the best night I have had running and passing the ball but I couldn’t have done it without the guys up front. They had a great night and that made it possible for me to have a great night, too.”

At a glance

— Eagles chalk up third grid win against Englewood, 35-16

— Quarterback Brock Berglund led attack, running for two TDs and passing for two more.

— Valor Christian’s grid win keeps them in playoff spot hunt.