Vista Ridge waltzed into their match on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Hutto Hippos by a score of 38-31. With that win, the Rangers brought their scoring average up to 26.4 points per game.
Deshaun Castillo had a dynamite game for Vista Ridge, picking up 131 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a rushing score. Vista Ridge also got a significant boost from JD Jackson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 87 yards.
Vista Ridge's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out Kaden Stefek. seven times. Leading the way was Nate Cochren with three sacks.
Hutto's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Stefek, who threw for 263 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards. Another player making a difference was Keilan Chavies, who gained 119 total yards and a touchdown.
Vista Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Hutto, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Vista Ridge and Round Rock Westwood are set to duel on Friday. Vista Ridge will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. As for Hutto, they will venture away from home to challenge McNeil at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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