Thornridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Rich Township Raptors on the road and fell 66-18. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly 48 points.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jason Carey and he. Carey gained 121 total yards and three touchdowns while he gained 121 total yards and three touchdowns. Ortez Johnson was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 59 yards. Rich Township also got a significant boost from Marlon Erves, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Thornridge's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Rich Township, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thornridge is on the road again on Saturday to play Thornwood at 1:00 p.m. As for Rich Township, they will head out to square off against Lincoln-Way Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rich Township is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.7 points per game this season.
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