Ridgeview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Highland Scots, falling 48-14. While losing is never fun, the Wolf Pack can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 631st, while the Scots are ranked 248th).
Several Wolf Pack players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Francisco Palma, who picked up 146 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Mendoza, who threw for 155 yards and a touchdown on only six passes.
Highland had a senior duo take command as Nicholas Gonzales gained 122 total yards and two touchdowns and Johnny Brucker gained 120 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Brucker a new career-high in rushing yards (31). Preston Mendez was another key signal caller, throwing for 166 yards and two touchdowns.
Ridgeview's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Highland, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Ridgeview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Highland, their road trip will continue as they head out to face San Luis Obispo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Luis Obispo will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight.
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