Thunder Ridge had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-2 to make it six. The game between the Titans and the Highland Rams didn't end well, with the Titans falling 38-23. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Titans of the 37-27 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryder Portmann, who threw for 247 yards and two TDs. The team also got some help courtesy of Preston McDaniel, who picked up 89 receiving yards and one touchdown.
As for Highland, their win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Cedric Mitchell, who rushed for 206 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Jacob Vincent, who threw for 149 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thunder Ridge will take on Madison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will head out to take on Pocatello at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams will be up against the Thunder's rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.25 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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