Football Preview: Marvin Ridge Mavericks vs. Lake Norman Wildcats
The Marvin Ridge Mavericks will square off against the Lake Norman Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Marvin Ridge strolled past Ardrey Kell with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mavericks.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Braydon Rediger and his top target Alex Voss. Rediger threw for 316 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt while Voss picked up 208 receiving yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Voss is now averaging an impressive 126 receiving yards per game. Marvin Ridge also got a significant boost from Zach Lee, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 109 yards.
Meanwhile, Lake Norman gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They enjoyed a cozy 32-15 win over Asheville.
Lake Norman's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mozes Morris, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. That's the most total yards Morris has posted since back in October of 2023. Kaden Craft was another key signal caller, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Marvin Ridge now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Lake Norman, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Marvin Ridge couldn't quite finish off Lake Norman when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 23-21. Will Marvin Ridge 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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