ThunderRidge took a 24-point loss the last time they faced off against Castle View, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzlies narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Sabercats 13-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Grizzlies have posted against the Sabercats since October 31, 2019.
Caeden Reeder
| 10/02/25 vs Rock Canyon | 138.4 |
| 08/29/25 @ Columbine | 116.7 |
| 10/23/25 @ Castle View | 110.1 |
| 09/12/25 vs Arapahoe | 93.1 |
| 10/17/25 @ Valor Christian | 89.4 |
| + 4 more games |
ThunderRidge can attribute much of their success to Caeden Reeder, who threw for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Reeder's passing game has become a key predictor of the Grizzlies' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-5 otherwise.
ThunderRidge didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Castle View to a completion percentage of just 29.4%. The team can thank Boss Brown for the heroic effort on defense: he. ThunderRidge wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 56%.
ThunderRidge's defense didn't let Hudson Rodarte, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Camden Neumann, Jacob Burget, and Dominic Falbo, who each picked up one sack apiece. ThunderRidge got some further help from Brown: he made 12 total tackles and defended one pass.
When it comes to explaining why Castle View lost on Thursday, don't look at Carter Henman. Despite the final result, he rushed for 207 yards and one TD while picking up 7.1 yards per carry.
ThunderRidge's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Castle View, they dropped their record down to 4-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, ThunderRidge will host Fruita Monument at 7:30 p.m. on the 31st. The Grizzlies will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 32.11 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Castle View, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 56-7 loss against Mountain Vista on the 30th.
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