Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ridge Spring-Monetta). They enjoyed a cozy 22-8 win over the Wagener-Salley War Eagles on Friday. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 52-30 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ridge Spring-Monetta was led to victory by Jaiden Holloway and Gabe King. Holloway rushed for 195 yards while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, while King picked up 15 receiving yards and a touchdown. Holloway really tore up the turf during one magnificent 86-yard run.
Ridge Spring-Monetta's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. Wagener-Salley's QB won't forget De'Arie Kinard anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Another thorn in Wagener-Salley's side was Jabarius Brunson, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made 17 total tackles (2.5 for loss).
Ridge Spring-Monetta's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Wagener-Salley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ridge Spring-Monetta will face off against Calhoun County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wagener-Salley, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Williston-Elko at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wagener-Salley is facing Williston-Elko at the right time seeing as Williston-Elko is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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