If Ridgeview wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Wasco, they should've done a better job of containing Hammie Lopez. The Tigers walked away with a 35-22 win over the Wolf Pack on Friday thanks in part to Lopez, who rushed for 225 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 13.2 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards.
When it comes to explaining why Ridgeview lost, don't look at E.J. Ellis-Moya. Despite the final result, he rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 139 yards and one TD. The Wolf Pack also got a significant boost from Gunnar Cunningham, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
Wasco has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 29 points this season. As for Ridgeview, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with the loss, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wasco will welcome Morro Bay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 926 yards in their previous games. As for Ridgeview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sunnyside at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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