Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ridgway/Johnsonburg). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Moniteau Warriors 68-31. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded Ridgway/Johnsonburg with their most commanding win of the season.
Ridgway/Johnsonburg had a senior duo take command as Michael Gerg rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per carry and Rocco Delhunty rushed for 157 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Gerg also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, making four total tackles, and defending a pass.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ridgway/Johnsonburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 514 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Ridgway/Johnsonburg wouldn't let Moniteau keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Ridgway/Johnsonburg can thank Robert Ruffing and Gavin Kilpeck for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Moniteau had strong showings from Trent Beachem, who threw for 342 yards and four touchdowns, and Brendin Sankey, who picked up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Beachem a new career-high in rushing yards (46). Isaiah Thompson also helped out as he racked up 117 receiving yards.
Ridgway/Johnsonburg's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6. As for Moniteau, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Ridgway/Johnsonburg will challenge Keystone at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ridgway/Johnsonburg will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. Moniteau does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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