NEW PORT RICHEY — Wiregrass Ranch opened the game in shocking fashion with a kickoff return and fumble return for a score in the opening minute. Then the game was delayed for one hour and it was exactly what River Ridge needed. Lead by bruising junior running back Chris Schwarz (five rushing touchdowns) the Royal Knights quickly got back into the game in its first series out of the delay. That set the tone early for the rushing game that was almost unstoppable and a defense lead by Dillion O’Toole that stymied the Bulls offense for much of the night.
Play of the game: James Gibson opened the game with a 75-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Star of the game: After last week’s disappointing effort by Schwarz, the junior rushed for a school record 299 rushing yards on 27 carries.
Stat of the game: To go along with Schwarz’s monster night the team combined for 422 rushing yards.