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PoloRidgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]
MarcosP
48
SpartansR
44

The Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (Woodhull, IL) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Polo (IL) by a score of 48-44.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Polo81202848
R (CO-OP)14148844
Final score provided by R. Gully.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Football - Polo nips Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]

September 15, 2023: Woodhull, IL 61490

In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Polo Marcos football squad scored a close 48-44 victory over the Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] Spartans.

In their next game, the Marcos clash with the River Ridge Wildcats (Hanover, IL) in a 8-Man North 2 (8 Man) match, on Friday, September 22. Polo will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 2-2 record after their 21-20 non-league win over Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon (Farmer City, IL).

The Spartans (3-1) will now prepare for their match against Amboy/LaMoille/Ohio (Amboy, IL). The enter the non-league match with a 4-0 record. In their last match, Amboy/LaMoille/Ohio held off Quest Charter Academy (Peoria, IL), 40-0, in a league match.

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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 0
    Posted @ 6:48p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:48p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:48p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:49p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Polo1st Quarter
    Polo kicking off to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge].
    Posted @ 6:58p
  6. 0 - 0
    R

    Failed Onside Kick

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] recovered a failed onside kick by Polo and has the ball on Polo's 47-yard line. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 0
    Posted @ 6:59p
  7. 0 - 0
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    Turnover on Downs

    Polo1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has turned possession over on downs. Polo has the ball on their own 12-yard line. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 0
    Posted @ 7:03p
  8. 0 - 6
    R

    Pick-6

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - Pick 6! #42 with a 20-yard return. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:07p
  9. 0 - 6
    R

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:07p
  10. 0 - 6
    P

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Polo1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] kicked off to Polo. Polo has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Polo 0, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:09p
  11. 6 - 6
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    Rushing Touchdown

    Polo1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Polo - #17 Brock J Soltow with a 71 Yd Rushing TD. Polo 6, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:11p
  12. 8 - 6
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    Two Point Rush Completed

    Polo1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Polo - #17 Brock J Soltow rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:11p
  13. 8 - 6
    R

    Failed Onside Kick

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] recovered a failed onside kick by Polo and has the ball on Polo's 49-yard line. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:13p
  14. 8 - 6
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    Update

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Polo's 15-yard line. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 6
    Posted @ 7:19p
  15. 8 - 12
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    Passing Touchdown

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 15 Yd pass completed to #25 for a TD. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 12
    Posted @ 7:22p
  16. 8 - 14
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    Two Point Rush Completed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:23p
  17. 8 - 14
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Polo1st Quarter Under a minute
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] kicked off to Polo. Polo has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:24p
  18. 8 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:27p
  19. 8 - 14
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    Update

    Polo2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Polo - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s 36-yard line. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:32p
  20. 8 - 14
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    Update

    Polo2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Polo - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s 29-yard line. Polo 8, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:34p
  21. 14 - 14
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    Passing Touchdown

    Polo2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian 20 Yd pass completed to #12 Logan Hudson for a TD. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:36p
  22. 14 - 14
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    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Polo2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Polo - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 14
    Posted @ 7:37p
  23. 14 - 20
    R

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 with a 8 Yd Rushing TD. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 20
    Posted @ 7:42p
  24. 14 - 22
    R

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 pass completed to #23 for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:43p
  25. 14 - 22
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    Failed Onside Kick

    Polo2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Polo recovered a failed onside kick by Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] and has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:45p
  26. 14 - 22
    R

    Punt

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Polo has punted to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:48p
  27. 14 - 22
    P

    Punt

    Polo2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has punted to Polo. Polo has the ball on Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s 49-yard line. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:51p
  28. 14 - 22
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    Update

    Polo2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Polo - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s 38-yard line. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:55p
  29. 14 - 22
    R

    Turnover on Downs

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Polo has turned possession over on downs. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 22
    Posted @ 7:56p
  30. 14 - 28
    R

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 with a 70 Yd Rushing TD. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 7:57p
  31. 14 - 28
    R

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 14, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 7:58p
  32. 20 - 28
    P

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Polo2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Polo - #31 Noah Dewey with a 65 Yd Kick Return for a TD. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8p
  33. 20 - 28
    P

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Polo2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Polo - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:01p
  34. 20 - 28

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:04p
  35. 20 - 28

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3rd Quarter
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] to kick off to Polo.
    Posted @ 8:26p
  36. 20 - 28
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Polo3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] kicked off to Polo. Polo has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:28p
  37. 20 - 28
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    Update

    Polo3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Polo - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]'s 21-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:30p
  38. 20 - 28
    R

    Turnover on Downs

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Polo has turned possession over on downs. Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:31p
  39. 20 - 28
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    Punt

    Polo3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has punted to Polo. Polo has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:35p
  40. 20 - 28
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    Interception

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #42 intercepts a Polo pass and has the ball on Polo's 34-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 28
    Posted @ 8:37p
  41. 20 - 34
    R

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 34
    Posted @ 8:42p
  42. 20 - 36
    R

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #25 pass completed to #3 for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 8:44p
  43. 20 - 36
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    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Polo3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] kicked off to Polo. Polo has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 8:46p
  44. 20 - 36

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Polo 20, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 8:48p
  45. 26 - 36
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    Passing Touchdown

    Polo4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Polo - 20 Yd pass completed for a TD. Polo 26, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 8:52p
  46. 28 - 36
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    Two Point Pass Completed

    Polo4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian pass completed to #21 for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 28, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 8:52p
  47. 28 - 36
    P

    Turnover on Downs

    Polo4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] has turned possession over on downs. Polo has the ball on their own 9-yard line. Polo 28, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 9:02p
  48. 34 - 36
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    Passing Touchdown

    Polo4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian 65 Yd pass completed to #17 Brock J Soltow for a TD. Polo 34, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 9:06p
  49. 34 - 36
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    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Polo4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Polo - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 34, R (CO-OP) 36
    Posted @ 9:09p
  50. 34 - 42
    R

    Rushing Touchdown

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #25 with a 10 Yd Rushing TD. Polo 34, R (CO-OP) 42
    Posted @ 9:21p
  51. 34 - 44
    R

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] - #3 rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 34, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:22p
  52. 34 - 44
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    Failed Onside Kick

    Polo4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian recovered a failed onside kick by Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] and has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Polo 34, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:24p
  53. 40 - 44
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    Passing Touchdown

    Polo4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian 20 Yd pass completed to #17 Brock J Soltow for a TD. Polo 40, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:26p
  54. 42 - 44
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    Two Point Pass Completed

    Polo4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian pass completed to #17 Brock J Soltow for a 2Pt Conversion. Polo 42, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:27p
  55. 42 - 44
    R

    Failed Onside Kick

    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] recovered a failed onside kick by Polo and has the ball on their own 43-yard line. Polo 42, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:29p
  56. 42 - 44
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    Fumble Recovery

    Polo4th Quarter Under a minute
    Polo recovered a fumble by Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] and has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Polo 42, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:31p
  57. 48 - 44
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    Passing Touchdown

    Polo4th Quarter Under a minute
    Polo - #10 Carter Merdian 60 Yd pass completed to #31 Noah Dewey for a TD. Polo 48, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:34p
  58. 48 - 44
    P

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Polo4th Quarter Under a minute
    Polo - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Polo 48, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:35p
  59. 48 - 44

    End of Game

    Final
    Polo 48, R (CO-OP) 44
    Posted @ 9:42p

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Rankings & Records

P

Polo (23-24)

NationalILClass
66833
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
9-33-24-13-12-1.750.600428271
R

Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (23-24)

NationalILClass
64622
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
10-36-04-24-02-1.7691.000526310

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Polo12.411.35.38.335.7
Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]10.610.27.89.640.5

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Polo3-2Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]3-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23Peoria HeightsPolo(W) 62-149/29/23Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]Peoria Heights(W) 44-0
9/29/23Unity Christian/Mt. PulaskiPolo(W) 64-09/8/23Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]Unity Christian/Mt. Pulaski(W) 40-16
10/20/23PoloAmboy/LaMoille/Ohio(L) 52-69/22/23Amboy/LaMoille/OhioRidgewood [AlWood/Cambridge](L) 48-42
11/10/23PoloAmboy/LaMoille/Ohio(L) 40-611/17/23Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge]Amboy/LaMoille/Ohio(L) 74-22
10/27/23West Prairie/SoutheasternPolo(W) 40-1610/6/23West Prairie/SoutheasternRidgewood [AlWood/Cambridge](W) 52-12

Record Breakdown

P

Polo (23-24)

R

Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] (23-24)
9-3
Overall
10-3
3-2
League
6-0
4-0
Non-League
1-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
3-2
Common Opponent
3-2
4-1
Home
4-2
3-1
Away
4-0
2-1
Neutral
2-1
2-1
Playoff
3-1
9-3
In-State
10-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0