If KIPP Bold City was riding high fresh off their 26-0 takedown of North Florida Educational Institute last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The KIPP Bold City Greyhounds took a 29-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ridgeview Panthers on Friday. The Greyhounds gained 471 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
KIPP Bold City's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Tyler Tindal, who gained 233 total yards and two touchdowns, and Bishop Borger, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Ronald Stanley also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 127 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, KIPP Bold City was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 87 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three matches they've averaged 159.7.
Even if they lost, KIPP Bold City's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Raykwon Harris with two.
Malik Cole was nothing short of spectacular for Ridgeview: he rushed for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Christian Felder also helped out as he racked up 102 rushing yards.
KIPP Bold City's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Ridgeview, the win snapped their losing streak at 12 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. KIPP Bold City will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Providence School at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. As for Ridgeview, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Columbia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ridgeview is facing Columbia at the right time seeing as Columbia is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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