Marvin Ridge came into this matchup off a tough 47-point loss last Friday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Porter Ridge Pirates by a score of 23-21 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mavericks have suffered since October 25, 2024.
Marvin Ridge lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Levi Kerr, who threw for 344 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 80% of his passes. Alex Voss was Kerr's top target, picking up 58 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rai'Shawn Elmore was his usual excellent self, rushing for 107 yards and a pair of scores for Porter Ridge.
Marvin Ridge has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Porter Ridge, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Marvin Ridge will square off against Charlotte Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Porter Ridge, they will take on Weddington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors' defense has only allowed 9.4 points per game this season, so the Pirates' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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