Stone Ridge Christian is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Mariposa County is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Knights will host the Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Stone Ridge Christian proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 32) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 22-21 win over Le Grand. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since November 1, 2024.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Mariposa County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 24-23 photo finish over Denair.
Stone Ridge Christian better keep an eye on Rusty Bull. He was instrumental in Mariposa County's win, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns. Bull is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Mariposa County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Mariposa County's win bumped their record up to 7-0. As for Stone Ridge Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Everything came up roses for Stone Ridge Christian against Mariposa County in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 35-0 win. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Grizzlies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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