Football Preview: Ridgeview Ravens vs. Crescent Valley Raiders
The Ridgeview Ravens will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Crescent Valley Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Ridgeview is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Woodburn. Everything went Ridgeview's way against Woodburn on Friday as Ridgeview made off with a 28-6 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Ravens as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Ishon Ortiz was a one-man wrecking crew for Ridgeview as he rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Adam Millington, who threw for 183 yards and a touchdown.
Ridgeview was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 448 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodburn only gained 188.
Ridgeview's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Finn Chambers.
Meanwhile, Crescent Valley had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 44-23 margin over North Eugene on Friday.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Zeke Thomas and his top target Truman Brasfield. Thomas threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns while Brasfield picked up 175 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Brasfield was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 55 yards.
Crescent Valley wouldn't let North Eugene keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Brasfield was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Everything went Ridgeview's way against Crescent Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2021 as Ridgeview made off with a 33-12 win. Does Ridgeview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Crescent Valley turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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