Blooming Grove extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They were dealt a 35-6 defeat at the hands of the Clifton Cubs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 40-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Blooming Grove lost, don't look at Gryason Baumgartner. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards and one TD.
As for Clifton, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.
Jackson Ritz continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 60 yards and one TD. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Blooming Grove and Clifton will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions are set to square off against their familiar foe Inspired Vision at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Clifton will challenge rival Eastland at 7:00 p.m. on October 10.
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