Spudders will try to down the Chieftains in Week 9 for second straight season
Ridgefield Spudders (1-7, 0-5 2A GSHL)
Week 1: Ridgefield 41, Castle Rock 0
Week 2: W.F. West 33, Ridgefield 13
Week 3: La Center 35, Ridgefield 7
Week 4: Hockinson 42, Ridgefield 15
Week 5: Washougal 34, Ridgefield 14
Week 6: Mark Morris 30, Ridgefield 27
Week 7: R.A. Long 29, Ridgefield 7
Week 8: Woodland 40, Ridgefield 16
Next: vs. Columbia River, 7 p.m. Friday at Ridgefield
The Spudders had no answer against Woodland but hope to repeat a little Week 9 magic against Columbia River.
Special teams to offense:
Hunter Abrams returned a kickoff 25 yards to set up Ridgefield in strong position for its first touchdown.
A few plays later, it was Abrams who found himself in the end zone after a 17-yard touchdown run.
In the second half, it looked to me that it was Connor Lewis who had a strong return, setting up the Spudders again.
Jeremy Martin had a 22-yard run to spark the drive. Abrams finished it with a 1-yard TD plunge.
Coach Speak:
What did Kim Ulman think about his team’s performance in Week 8? “We played very well at times. Just gave up too many big plays.”
MVP on offense: Hunter Abrams. Besides his TDs, he rushed for more than 90 yards.
MVP on defense: Linebacker Andrew Rommel.
Thoughts on Week 9 vs. Columbia River: “We look to finish the season by playing our best game yet,’’ Ulman said. “Hopefully we can help break up the three-way tie for second.”
Note:
Going into Week 9, Columbia River is tied, in the loss column, with Washougal and Woodland. It is very possible all three could finish in a tie. Ridgefield, though, remembers beating Columbia River in Week 9 last year, keeping the Chieftains from sharing a league title.
