Ridge View came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 33.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 41-16 margin over the West Florence Knights. The Blazers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 24 points or more this season.
Leading Ridge View to victory were Spencer Bobian and Derek (Tre) Howard Iii. Bobian rushed for 205 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.3 yards per carry, while Howard Iii rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown. Bobian is becoming a predictor of Ridge View's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 4-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another back making a difference was Aidan Keeffe, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Ridge View's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for West Florence, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridge View will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Blythewood at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st. One thing working in Ridge View's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for West Florence, they will head out on the road to challenge Westwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Westwood is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so West Florence will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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