The Ridge Community Bolts will head out to take on the George Jenkins Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Ridge Community's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so George Jenkins' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Ridge Community had just enough and edged East Ridge out 14-11. That's two games straight that the Bolts have won by exactly three points.
Lavonski Tubbs continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 240 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 14.1 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 99-yard run.
Ridge Community was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Ridge only rushed for 122.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 41 points the game before, George Jenkins was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They were beaten by Lakeland Christian 41-3. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Ridge Community and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for George Jenkins, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Monday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Ridge Community has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 213 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like George Jenkins struggles in that department as they've been averaging 185. It's looking like Monday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ridge Community strolled past George Jenkins in their previous meeting back in November of 2020 by a score of 30-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ridge Community since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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