Ridgedale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a blow against the Hardin Northern Polar Bears, falling 42-0. The match marked the first time this season in which the Rockets were not able to get on the board.
Nolan Hopson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Hardin Northern, rushing for 271 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Hopson's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 133 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Ridgedale's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Hardin Northern, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Ridgedale will square off against North Baltimore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hardin Northern, they will welcome Ridgemont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Ridgemont: 14.2, Hardin Northern: 16.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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