Football Recap: Hixson Piles Up the Points Against East Ridge + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 25, 2025, 4:08am

Football Recap: Hixson Wildcats vs. East Ridge Pioneers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the TN Secondary School Athletic Assn. (TSSAA) & East Ridge High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

10/24/25 - Away34-0 W
10/31/24 - Home27-20 W
10/27/23 - Away17-14 W
09/16/22 - Home17-14 W
09/17/21 - Away34-14 W
+ 5 more games

Hixson got themselves on the board against East Ridge on Friday, but East Ridge never followed suit. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Pioneers 34-0. The game marked the Wildcats' most dominant victory of the season.

Jake Pollock was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 31 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 141 yards and one touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. Ryan Burney also helped out with an impressive 128 receiving yards.

Hixson's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Alfonso Rivezzo was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.

Hixson's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for East Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hixson will challenge Signal Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Sequoyah at 7:00 p.m. The Pioneers will be up against the Chiefs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.63 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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