The matchup between Vista Ridge and Stony Point on Friday hardly resembled the 7-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Vista Ridge Rangers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 38-35 victory over the Stony Point Tigers. The Rangers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kaden Arnot had a dynamite game for Vista Ridge, throwing for 261 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown. JD Jackson was another key player, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown.
Vista Ridge wouldn't let Stony Point keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Vista Ridge can thank Thatcher Powell and Jason Handy for forcing both of them.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Erin Bolton, who picked up 125 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown. Bolton was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 64 yards. Another player making a difference was Mason Troyer, who threw for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only eight passes.
The win got Vista Ridge back to even at 2-2. As for Stony Point, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Vista Ridge will venture away from home to square off against Vandegrift at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Vandegrift's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Stony Point, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McNeil at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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