Oakdale had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 35-20 win over the Ponderosa Bruins on Friday.
Ponderosa lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Colton Ridgley, who threw for 257 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Ponderosa's success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 3-4 otherwise. Zealand Jenks was Ridgley's top target, picking up 72 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Oakdale's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Ponderosa, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Oakdale will face off against Vanden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. Ponderosa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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