East Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 28-14 to the Knott County Central Patriots. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Knott County Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Preston Shepherd out in front who rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Shane Gibson was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
East Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Knott County Central, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Ridge will face off against Prestonsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Prestonsburg is coming into the contest with five straight losses at home, meaning East Ridge will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Knott County Central, they will square off against Betsy Layne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Knott County Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.3 points per game this season.
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