Ripon is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Modesto a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Ripon Indians will host the Modesto Panthers at 7:30 p.m.
Ripon is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 38 points on September 6th, they were much more limited against Hughson on Friday. They came up short against the Huskies, falling 28-7. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 479th, while the Huskies are ranked 204th).
Even if they lost, Ripon's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Logan Spear was the leader with two.
Meanwhile, Modesto blew past Central Valley, posting a 49-18 victory at home.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Modesto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Ripon's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Modesto, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Ripon has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 221.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Modesto struggles in that department as they've been averaging 214.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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