Football Preview: Ritchie County Rebels vs. Doddridge County Bulldogs
Ritchie County hasn't had much luck against Doddridge County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Ritchie County Rebels will welcome the Doddridge County Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Ritchie County is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 34 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Williamstown on Friday. They were outmatched by the Yellowjackets on the road and fell 58-6. The Rebels were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-0.
Meanwhile, Doddridge County humbled Ravenswood with a 41-6 victory. The result was nothing new for the Bulldogs, who have now won three contests by 33 points or more so far this season.
A big part of Doddridge County's victory came down to the chemistry between Brysen Dixon and his top target Jerod Trent. Dixon threw for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes while Trent picked up 77 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Dixon is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
This is the second loss in a row for Ritchie County and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Doddridge County, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ritchie County has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 241.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Doddridge County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ritchie County was taken down by Doddridge County 39-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Ritchie County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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