Ralston Valley faced ThunderRidge in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 41-21 margin over the Grizzlies. The Mustangs' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Zeke Andrews
| 09/19/25 @ ThunderRidge | 4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Mullen | 3 |
| 09/04/25 vs Grandview | 2 |
| 08/29/25 @ Erie | 3 |
| 11/23/24 vs Legend | 1 |
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Zeke Andrews continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 313 yards and four touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 70 yards on only eight carries. That's the most passing touchdowns he has posted since back in October of 2024. Nico Benallo was Andrews' top target, picking up 78 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Ralston Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 15 points in total. All those points came courtesy of Landon Plichta: he added 15 points with five field goals.
ThunderRidge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryan Anderson, who rushed for 111 yards and one TD. Dieuvenson Sorenson was another key player, rushing for 69 yards and one touchdown.
Ralston Valley's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for ThunderRidge, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coming up, Ralston Valley will look to defend their home field on Friday against Valor Christian at 7:00 p.m. The Mustangs will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for ThunderRidge, they will venture away from home to challenge Eaglecrest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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