Football Recap: Angel Ferrer and Nikhya Ash Pace Scripps Ranch Defense

By Team Reports Oct 25, 2024, 4:06pm

Football Recap: Scripps Ranch Falcons vs. University City Centurions

Scripps Ranch's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the University City Centurions a 19-0 shutout. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Falcons also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.

Scripps Ranch didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Angel Ferrer and Nikhya Ash. Ash also made 11 total tackles, which is notable because Scripps Ranch is 4-1 when she posts at least three total tackles, but 6-9 otherwise.

The win got Scripps Ranch back to even at 10-10. As for University City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scripps Ranch will take on San Diego at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Scripps Ranch is facing San Diego at the right time seeing as San Diego is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for University City, they will challenge Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Academy of Our Lady of Peace is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so University City will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.

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