Football Preview: Porter Ridge Pirates vs. Marvin Ridge Mavericks
Porter Ridge and Marvin Ridge are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Porter Ridge's defense has only allowed 16.2 points per game this season, so Marvin Ridge's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Porter Ridge's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Monroe offense got past them. Porter Ridge lost to Monroe at home by a 41-24 margin last Friday. The game marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Marvin Ridge posted their biggest victory since August 25, 2023 last Friday. They blew past Indian Land, posting a 38-9 win on the road.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Marvin Ridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hudson Murray, who picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Murray was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 67 yards. Luke Wakefield was another key back, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown.
Porter Ridge's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1. As for Marvin Ridge, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's match will pit two of the most dominant wideouts against one another: Rai'Shawn Elmore and Alex Voss. Elmore has put up some stellar numbers this year, and currently owns excellent season averages 56.4 receiving yards per game this season. For his part, Voss has averaged 91.2 receiving yards per game this season.
Porter Ridge took their victory against Marvin Ridge when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 35-10. Does Porter Ridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Marvin Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
