Ponderosa couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 44-7 loss at the hands of the Palmer Ridge Bears. The Mustangs have struggled against the Bears recently, as their game on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Marcus Price threw for 56 yards on seven of 13 attempts.
Max Mervin was his top target, picking up 29 receiving yards. On the ground,
Ethan Pekarek rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown.
Palmer Ridge got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaac Burks out in front who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Leighty, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Ponderosa is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Rampart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ponderosa is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Palmer Ridge, they will take on Doherty at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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