Football Recap: Lightridge Victorious + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 1, 2025, 8:03pm

Football Recap: Lightridge Bolts vs. Riverside Ram

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the VA High School League (VHSL) & Lightridge High School. Watch Full Replay

Lightridge's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Riverside Ram a 21-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Bolts in their matchups with the Ram: they've now won three in a row.

Jeremiah Pettiford

Rushing Yards

10/17/25 vs Briar Woods97
10/30/25 vs Riverside93
09/05/25 vs Tuscarora82
09/12/25 @ Broad Run49
09/19/25 vs Potomac Falls47
+ 4 more games

Jeremiah Pettiford was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 93 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 57 receiving yards. He is becoming a predictor of Lightridge's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't).

Lightridge now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Riverside, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lightridge will take on Independence at 7:00 p.m. on the 8th. As for Riverside, they will welcome Potomac Falls at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th.

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