Vista Ridge is 3-0 against Air Academy since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Vista Ridge Wolves will be playing at home against the Air Academy Kadets at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Vista Ridge is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Palmer Ridge on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Vista Ridge was outmatched by Palmer Ridge on the road and fell 42-7. The loss continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Bears: they've now lost five in a row.
Vista Ridge might have lost, but man, Nayshaun Hall was a machine: he rushed for 133 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Air Academy's offense. They took a blow against Durango on Friday, falling 58-0. While losing is never fun, the Kadets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Demons are ranked 32nd).
Vista Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Air Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Vista Ridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Air Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 210.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Vista Ridge against Air Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 51-0 victory. Will Vista Ridge repeat their success, or does Air Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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