Southridge's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Boonville Pioneers 41-20. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Raiders also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Southridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rolan Whitehead led the charge by rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Another signal caller making a difference was Justin Leathers, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns.
Southridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Camden Haywood picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Southridge was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 475 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Boonville only gained 196.
Although Boonville took the loss, they still got scores from Tyler Rinehart, Peyton Holly, and Tyler Klaner.
The victory got Southridge back to even at 1-1. As for Boonville, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southridge will venture away from home to challenge Tecumseh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Boonville, they will head out to face off against Heritage Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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