For the first time this season, Ponderosa will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Dakota Ridge Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Ponderosa is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Chaparral on Friday. The Mustangs managed a 34-29 victory over the Wolverines. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Wolverines recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Dakota Ridge faced Cherokee Trail in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Eagles took down the Cougars 38-21.
One reason for the win was Dakota Ridge's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Dominick Webb and Brady Palladino, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece.
Dakota Ridge's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Ponderosa, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Ponderosa ended up a good deal behind Dakota Ridge in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, losing 14-0. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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