Football Recap: Memphis University School Skates Past Ridgeway with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 24, 2024, 10:42pm

Football Recap: Memphis University School Owls vs. Ridgeway Roadrunners

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Memphis University School). They breezed by the Ridgeway Roadrunners at home to the tune of 49-0 on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Owls considering their seven-point performance the game before.

Jackson Hood was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 80 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Gavin Gatere also helped with two touchdowns in total.

Memphis University School's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gatere and Austin Spence.

Memphis University School's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Ridgeway, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Memphis University School will welcome Ensworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ensworth will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Memphis University School surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ridgeway, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Millington Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millington Central's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Ridgeway's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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