The ThunderRidge Grizzlies will face off against the Fruita Monument Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. ThunderRidge's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
ThunderRidge took a 24-point loss the last time they faced off against Castle View, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Grizzlies had just enough and edged out the Sabercats 13-10. Surprisingly, this marked the Grizzlies' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Caeden Reeder
| 10/02/25 vs Rock Canyon | 138.4 |
| 08/29/25 @ Columbine | 116.7 |
| 10/23/25 @ Castle View | 110.9 |
| 09/12/25 vs Arapahoe | 93.1 |
| 10/17/25 @ Valor Christian | 89.4 |
| + 4 more games |
Caeden Reeder looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 193 yards and two TDs. His passing game has become a key predictor of ThunderRidge's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-5 otherwise. The Grizzlies also got a significant boost from Ryan Anderson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
ThunderRidge didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Castle View to a completion percentage of just 29.4%. The team can thank Boss Brown for the heroic effort on defense: he. ThunderRidge wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 57.7%.
ThunderRidge's defense didn't let Hudson Rodarte, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Camden Neumann, Jacob Burget, and Dominic Falbo, who each picked up one sack apiece. Brown was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles and defending one pass.
Meanwhile, Fruita Monument played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by Valor Christian and fell 49-6. The game marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Fruita Monument now has a losing record of 4-5. As for ThunderRidge, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5.
ThunderRidge came up short against Fruita Monument when the teams last played back in November of 2024, falling 28-21. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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