After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Clay, Ridgeview was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the KIPP Bold City Greyhounds by a score of 29-20. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Malik Cole went supernova for Ridgeview, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Christian Felder, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Ridgeview was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Ridgeview's defense and their three sacks. Lucious Harris was especially locked on to KIPP Bold City's QB and sacked him twice. Harris is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Tyler Tindal and Bishop Borger certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Tindal gained 233 total yards and two touchdowns, while Borger rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Mikell Reddick was another key player, gaining 143 total yards.
Ridgeview's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for KIPP Bold City, their record now sits at 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers takes on Columbia at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ridgeview is facing Columbia at the right time seeing as Columbia is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for KIPP Bold City, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Providence School at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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