ThunderRidge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. The game between them and the Eaglecrest Raptors wasn't particularly close, with the ThunderRidge Grizzlies falling 26-8. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raptors apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2021.
Caeden Reeder threw for 97 yards on 14 of 33 attempts.
Dieuvenson Sorenson was his top target, picking up 52 receiving yards. On the ground,
Evan Olds rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Eaglecrest had a senior duo take command as Joe Steiner gained 336 total yards and Burke Withycombe gained 190 total yards and two touchdowns. Withycombe also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 118. Kota Becker was another key player, gaining 75 total yards and two touchdowns.
ThunderRidge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Eaglecrest, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. ThunderRidge will venture away from home to square off against Rock Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. ThunderRidge is facing Rock Canyon at the right time seeing as Rock Canyon is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Eaglecrest, they are taking a road trip to challenge Smoky Hill at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Eaglecrest's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Smoky Hill's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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