Football Recap: Lightridge Piles Up the Points Against Riverside

By Team Reports Nov 6, 2024, 8:43am

Football Recap: Lightridge Bolts vs. Riverside Ram

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After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Briar Woods, Lightridge was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Riverside Ram 42-7. With the Bolts ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.

A big part of Lightridge's victory came down to the chemistry between Brady White and his top target Wade Lechner. White threw for 353 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 16.0 yards per attempt while Lechner picked up 184 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Lechner was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Al Honesty was another key player, picking up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Lightridge's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Riverside, they now have a losing record at 4-5.

Lightridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Potomac Falls at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lightridge is facing Potomac Falls at the right time seeing as Potomac Falls is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Riverside, they will venture away from home to square off against Stone Bridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stone Bridge is coming into the contest with five straight victories at home, so Riverside will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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