Football Recap: Arcadia Hornets vs. Ringgold Redskins
Arcadia's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 44-0 victory over the Ringgold Redskins on the road. The Hornets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rodtravious Jackson had an outrageously good game as he threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Bratreviauntae Ferrell was another key player, gaining 118 total yards and a touchdown.
Arcadia's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged seven passes before it was all said and done. Bryce Gates and Darrell Sneed Jr were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Joseph Salvaterra is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Arcadia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ringgold only rushed for 33.
The win got Arcadia back to even at 2-2. As for Ringgold, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
Arcadia will take on Jonesboro-Hodge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arcadia is facing Jonesboro-Hodge at the right time seeing as Jonesboro-Hodge is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Ringgold, they are taking a road trip to square off against Block at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ringgold will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Block will have lost four straight heading into Thursday's matchup.
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