Football Preview: Northbrook Raiders vs. Cypress Ridge Rams
Northbrook hasn't had much luck against Cypress Ridge recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Northbrook Raiders will venture away from home to take on the Cypress Ridge Rams at 6:30 p.m.
Northbrook's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Cypress Falls on Thursday. They had to suffer through a 38-0 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The Raiders just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Cypress Ridge hadn't done well against Cypress Creek recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Cypress Ridge took down Cypress Creek 31-17. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Cypress Ridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Chad Johnson, who threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 47 yards. Aiden Saravia was Johnson's top target, picking up 174 receiving yards.
Northbrook's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Cypress Ridge, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-4.
Northbrook suffered a grim 26-0 defeat to Cypress Ridge in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Northbrook avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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