Back at it Again, Fighting for the Win
Ripon High’s varsity football team took the win Friday, December 6 against Sutter! The game was played at Downey High School because of the complications of our wet and muddy grass. The ending score was 31-14. Our boys are so proud and excited to make it to State for the first time in Ripon High Indians history.
“We are a group of guys that wanted something so bad and were just doing something special with it,” said Senior Grant Weibe.
In the first quarter, #22, Grant Wiebe made a 1-yard rushing touchdown, #55 Nathan Valdez’s kick was good making the score 7-0. With 7 minutes left in the second quarter, #5, Colton Dillabo made a touchdown, the kick was good, making the score 7-7. With only 3 minutes left on the clock, #12, Nico Ilardi made a 58-yard pass completed to, #2, Brandon Rainer for a touchdown. Valdez’s kick was accurate once again, making the score 14-7. Kicking up a storm, Valdez kicks a 33-yard field goal, making the score 17-7.
“[parents]They are very proud of all this team is accomplishing,” said Senior Brandon Rainer.
In the third quarter, Ilardi completed a one-yard rushing touchdown and the kick was amazing, making the score 24-7. #19, Kyle Watson made a touchdown for Sutter, the kick was good, making the score 24-14. #23, Danny Hernandez made a 4-yard rushing touchdown, completing the kick again, making the fi “For us to just do this as a team, we’re showing everyone we can accomplish anything we put our minds to,” — Senior Grant Weibe
“For us to just do this as a team, we’re showing everyone we can accomplish anything we put our minds to,” said Senior Grant Weibe.
The boys have worked so hard to make our school proud, so make sure to support your Ripon High Varsity football players on Saturday, December 14 fighting for the D4AA Championships title.
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