Porter Ridge has gone 6-0 against Cuthbertson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Porter Ridge Pirates will venture away from home to take on the Cuthbertson Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. Porter Ridge is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Porter Ridge and Weddington met for a duel on Thursday where Porter Ridge had to take the L. Porter Ridge was outmatched by Weddington on the road and fell 49-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Pirates were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Cuthbertson hadn't done well against Marvin Ridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. Cuthbertson won a game that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Marvin Ridge 7-6.
Cuthbertson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Logan Cutts, Jack Fink, and Patrick Laughlin picked up one apiece. Fink is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Porter Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Cuthbertson, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Friday's contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Kisiah Harris and Mason Iovino. Harris has put up some stellar numbers this year, and currently owns excellent season averages 59.2 rushing yards per game this season. For his part, Iovino has averaged 127.5 rushing yards per game this season.
Everything came up roses for Porter Ridge against Cuthbertson in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 41-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Porter Ridge since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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