Football Preview: Vista Ridge Rangers vs. Stony Point Tigers
The Vista Ridge Rangers will square off against the Stony Point Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Vista Ridge came up short against Round Rock on Friday, falling 33-7. While losing is never fun, the Rangers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 313th, while the Dragons are ranked 74th).
Meanwhile, Stony Point scored first but ultimately less than Vandegrift in their game on Thursday. They fell 35-28 to the Vipers. The loss continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Vipers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite their defeat, Stony Point saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Trystin Rimes, who picked up 105 receiving yards and three touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. Another rusher making a difference was Erin Bolton, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Stony Point'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 Joaquin Mendez and Brock Sumpter. Mendez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Vandegrift's side was Tristan Butler, who picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Vista Ridge now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Stony Point, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Vista Ridge came up short against Stony Point in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 7-0. Can Vista Ridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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