Football Preview: Shannon Red Raiders vs. Ripley Tigers
Shannon has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Ripley Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Shannon's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Ripley's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Shannon will head into Friday's matchup on the come-up: they were handed a 33-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Saltillo on Friday. Shannon narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Saltillo 19-16.
Trey Spurgon looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 91 yards on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Ripley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to Columbus at home by a 34-16 margin. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
The win got Shannon back to even at 2-2. As for Ripley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Shannon took a serious blow against Ripley when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 49-19. Will Shannon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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