Ravenwood put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Independence Eagles 37-0 at home. The result was nothing new for the Raptors, who have now won four matches by 33 points or more so far this season.
Ravenwood found their leader in underclassman Caden Pace, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Pace really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Davis Dowland was another key player, rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ravenwood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Independence only rushed for 65.
Ravenwood's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Independence, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ravenwood will venture away from home to face off against Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ravenwood knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Summit likes a good challenge. As for Independence, they will challenge Overton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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