Football Recap: Carter Huffman's Menacing Defense Leads Ridgedale over Upper Scioto Valley

After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Ridgedale brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They walked away with a 38-26 victory over the Upper Scioto Valley Rams on Friday. Considering the Rockets' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Ayden Salyer

Receiving Yards (Career)

09/19/25 vs Upper Scioto Valley	130
09/12/25 @ Huron	58
08/29/25 vs Elgin	24
08/30/24 @ Elgin	19

Ayden Salyer continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 130 receiving yards and three TDs, while also rushing for 30 yards and one score. Those 130 receiving yards gave him a new career-high.

Ridgedale's run defense was locked in: Upper Scioto Valley could only muster 3.2 yards per carry. The team can thank Brody Fultz for the heroic effort on defense: he. Ridgedale didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.2.

Ridgedale's defense also made the game a nightmare for the opposing QB, racking up ten sacks. Carter Huffman and Britton Pottkotter were the leaders of the group effort as each produced three apiece. Fultz also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 14.

The win snapped Ridgedale's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.

Ridgedale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 14-0 victory against Hardin Northern on the 26th. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 36-34 win against Ridgemont on the 26th.