Ridgeland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Heritage Generals by a score of 24-21. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Even though they lost, Ridgeland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 283 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Brayden Slaughter was his usual excellent self, rushing for 182 yards and two touchdowns for Heritage. The dominant performance gave Slaughter a new career-high in rushing yards. Cody Bryan got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Ridgeland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Heritage, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Ridgeland will face off against LaFayette at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. LaFayette is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Ridgeland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Heritage, they will welcome Northwest Whitfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Northwest Whitfield will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Heritage surely won't give up without a fight.
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