Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbia). They claimed a resounding 56-0 win over the Ridgeview Panthers at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 150th, while the Panthers are ranked 451st), the result on Friday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Columbia found their leader in underclassman Christopher Jordan, who picked up three sacks and made five total tackles (4.0 for loss). Another big playmaker for Columbia was Zamarion Jones, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Columbia's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB eight times. Leading the way was Jordan with three sacks. Dajon Brown was another major factor on D, making five total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Columbia moved to 3-5 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. As for Ridgeview, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Columbia will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Clay at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th. As for Ridgeview, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Impact Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ridgeview is out to stop a seven-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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