The Stone Bridge Bulldogs will challenge the Lightridge Bolts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lightridge took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Stone Bridge, who comes in off a win.
Stone Bridge's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They blew past Potomac Falls, posting a 37-0 victory on the road. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Lightridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 37-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of Independence. The Bolts were right on the edge of victory: they outscored the in the fourth quarter 14-6.
The losing side was boosted by Owen Working, who threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.9 yards per attempt. A healthy portion of that aerial production (112 yards to be exact) went to Wade Lechner, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Stone Bridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Lightridge, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Stone Bridge against Lightridge in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 63-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Stone Bridge since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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