Football Recap: Fairfield Central Falls to Ridge View in First Game of Season

Fairfield Central couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 42-18 to the Ridge View Blazers on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Griffins in their matchups with the Blazers: they've now lost three in a row.

Ford Davis threw for 148 yards and a touchdown on only 14 passes. TyDarion Grier was his top target, picking up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Kaden Diggs rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.

Ridge View found their leader in underclassman Derek (Tre) Jay Howard, who threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns while completing 82.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 44 yards. Jordon Gidron was Jay Howard's top target, picking up 55 receiving yards, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.

Fairfield Central will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Union County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ridge View, they will challenge Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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