After soaring to 34 points the game before, Ponderosa was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They were outmatched by the Dakota Ridge Eagles and fell 40-7. The Mustangs have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Ponderosa's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cole Grizzle, James Mullins, and Gage Parrish, who each picked up one sack apiece. Gavin Berninzoni was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles.
Ponderosa's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Dakota Ridge, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ponderosa will challenge rival Highlands Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Troy WcWhorter and Daniel Schnittker. Meanwhile, Dakota Ridge is set to take on their familiar foe Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th.
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