Mountain Ridge had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Skyridge Falcons and fell 52-17. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Sentinels have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Several Sentinels players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaxon Hunt, who rushed for 40 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 250 yards on 23 of 47 attempts. 116 of Hunt's passing yards were hauled in by Tytan Dejong.
Kaneal Sweetwyne was a one-man wrecking crew For Skyridge. as he threw for 385 yards and six touchdowns while completing 83.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 88 yards and one score. Those 385 passing yards gave Sweetwyne a new career-high. Lincoln Tahi was another key player, picking up 96 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Mountain Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 9-7 win against Lehi on the 22nd. As for Skyridge, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-27 victory against Liberty on the 22nd.
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