Rock Ridge is 0-4 against Loudoun Valley since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Rock Ridge Phoenix will challenge the Loudoun Valley Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Rock Ridge will be strutting in after a victory while Loudoun Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Last Friday, Rock Ridge earned a 37-30 win over Luray. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Phoenix.
Shamar Ferrell was his usual excellent self, rushing for 200 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry. Michael-Jacob Tolson was in the mix as well, providing Rock Ridge with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rock Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Loudoun Valley didn't have quite enough to beat Loudoun County on Friday and fell 17-14.
Macklin Gaffney put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 157 yards on 11 of 21 attempts. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Rock Ridge's record is now 2-3. As for Loudoun Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Rock Ridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 173.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Loudoun Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 170. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Rock Ridge took a serious blow against Loudoun Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 42-14. Can Rock Ridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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