Football Recap: Ridgedale Starts off Right with Win over Hilltop

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Ridgedale had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Hilltop Cadets 14-13. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rockets also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.

Michael Deas was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 233 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry.

Ridgedale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Caiden Daniel.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridgedale will venture away from home to challenge Elgin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hilltop, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against Edgerton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hilltop is looking for their season?s first win.

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