Rock Hills couldn't quite topple Lakeside on Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 58-point defeat they took when the two last played. The Rock Hills Grizzlies claimed a resounding 54-6 win over the Lakeside Knights. With the Grizzlies ahead 36-6 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Rock Hills had a senior duo take command as Isaiah Ridgeway rushed for 229 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries and Cooper McDill rushed for 59 yards and three touchdowns. Ridgeway didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made ten total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended two passes.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rock Hills was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakeside only rushed for 146.
Rock Hills' record now sits at 5-3. As for Lakeside, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Rock Hills will square off against Ell-Saline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ell-Saline will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Rock Hills surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lakeside, they will face off against Canton-Galva at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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