Ripley hadn't done well against Point Pleasant recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Ripley Vikings came out on top against the Point Pleasant Big Blacks by a score of 28-21. While the Vikings didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Ripley had a senior duo take command as Chris Jenkins picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown and Tyson Pritt threw for 201 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes. Jenkins didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Noah Casto was in the mix too, providing Ripley with two touchdowns.
Ripley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Mason Philyaw and Jenkins. Philyaw is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The win for Ripley keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Point Pleasant, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Ripley will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Nitro at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Both have allowed few points on average, (Ripley: 14.8, Nitro: 15.2) so any points scored will be well earned. Point Pleasant will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Robert C. Byrd at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th.
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