It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Golden had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 17-14 victory over the Riverdale Ridge Ravens . For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Demons have posted since October 20, 2023.
Golden found their leader in sophomore Thatcher Matthews, who rushed for 201 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 92 yards and a touchdown. Matthews' longest rush was for an incredible 79 yards.
Matthews was just one part of a punishing run game: Golden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Golden didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Liam Leffert, Gabriel Reece, and Brakken Mcdougal picked up one apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Riverdale Ridge lost, don't look at Bobby Jackson. Despite the final result, he picked up 176 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Medina, who threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Golden now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Riverdale Ridge, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-2.
Golden didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 49-7 loss against Pueblo West on the 16th. Riverdale Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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