Football Preview: Lightridge Bolts vs. Stone Bridge Bulldogs
The Lightridge Bolts's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Stone Bridge Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Thursday, Lightridge was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 37-31 to Independence. The Bolts were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the in the fourth quarter 14-6.
Despite the defeat, Lightridge saw an underclassman step up: Xavier Dillard picked up a sack and made 18 total tackles (3.0 for loss). Owen Working also set a new season high mark in passing yards with 297. Al Honesty was Working's top target, picking up 49 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a rushing score.
Meanwhile, Stone Bridge had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 37-0 victory over Potomac Falls on the road. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lightridge's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Stone Bridge, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Lightridge took a serious blow against Stone Bridge when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 63-0. Thankfully for Lightridge, Troy Marquez (who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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