Woodstock has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 44-14 defeat at the hands of the River Ridge Knights. The Wolverines haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Woodstock's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Graham Burmeister, who rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 148 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Payton handled things on the ground, rushing for 93 yards.
Ethan Spector was his usual excellent self, throwing for 199 yards and four touchdowns for River Ridge. Spector is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grant Hollier, who rushed for 135 yards on only seven carries.
The defeat snapped Woodstock's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-1 record. As for River Ridge, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodstock will take on Lassiter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Woodstock's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Lassiter's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for River Ridge, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Pope, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Pope knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully River Ridge likes a good challenge.
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