Shadow Ridge had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They slipped by the Willow Canyon Wildcats 22-21 on Thursday.
Shadow Ridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sincere Johns, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Johns didn't just play on offense: he also picked up three sacks and made three total tackles. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Scott, who rushed for 70 yards on only seven carries.
She was just one part of a punishing run game: Shadow Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Willow Canyon only rushed for ten.
Shadow Ridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Keira Delgadillo and Marianna Cornelius. Another thorn in Willow Canyon's side was Kylie Hammer, who picked up three sacks and made six total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Willow Canyon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Shadow Ridge didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 20-0 loss vs. Prescott on the 26th. Willow Canyon has also already played their next matchup, a 31-0 win against Sierra Linda on the 24th.
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