There's no place like home for Ridgewood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Fenton Bison by a score of 35-27 on Friday. The Rebels' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
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Ridgewood's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Frank Horak, who rushed for 110 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries. What's more, Horak posted two rushing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. Angelo Vitale was in the mix too, providing Ridgewood with two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ridgewood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 96.6 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 157.7.
Another reason for the win was Ridgewood's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Michal Cwieczkowski. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another thorn in Fenton's side was Kobe Lewis, who made 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Fenton lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Omar Diaz, who rushed for 75 yards and two scores, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and one touchdown. Angel Duran was another key player, rushing for 76 yards and one TD on only six carries.
Ridgewood moved to 2-6 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. As for Fenton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ridgewood will take on Elmwood Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Fenton, they will challenge West Chicago at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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