The Ridge Community Bolts will face off against the East Ridge Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Ridge Community gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Specially Fit Academy 20-17.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ridge Community to victory, but perhaps none more so than Amire Hall, who threw for 101 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards. Lavonski Tubbs handled things on the ground, rushing for 103 yards.
Meanwhile, East Ridge got themselves on the board against Freedom on Friday, but Freedom never followed suit. They blew past the Patriots 28-0 at home. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Uriah Maynard, who rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 90-yard run.
East Ridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Ridge Community now has a winning record of 2-1. As for East Ridge, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the trenches. Ridge Community has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like East Ridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 200. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ridge Community took a serious blow against East Ridge in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 31-0. Will Ridge Community have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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