River Ridge (4-4) takes on Benton/Scales Mound IL (3-5) this Friday at 7:00 PM. Both teams have had struggles on the defensive side of the ball, with River Ridge giving up an average of 31 points per game and Benton/Scales Mound IL allowing an average of 29.
River Ridge has to be hurting after a devastating 30 - 6 defeat at the hands of Pecatonica/Argyle last game. As for Benton/Scales Mound IL, it scooted by Riverdale last week with a score of 27 - 7.
The last time they met, River Ridge was the 31 - 6 victor. This time, their match is expected to be much closer since they have similar state rankings (River Ridge at 543rd, Benton/Scales Mound IL at 658th). The rematch might be a little tougher for River Ridge since the team will be on Benton/Scales Mound IL's home field this time. We'll soon find out whether that makes a difference or not.
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