StraightShooter

I expect a close game. Don’t be fooled by looking at comparative scores against Ryle. A Cooper upset is possible.

Ryle played well against CAL, holding the lead for over 3 quarters. The turnovers cost them - credit to CAL on forcing 2 of them. I don’t hold a fatalistic view of the season with this young squad playing only 2-3 seniors. Certainly, St X is heavily favored after the bye week. But I look for the Raiders to beat Campbell, Great Crossing and SK to win the district. Dixie game will be a toss up. So 5-5 or 6-4 heading to the playoffs.

Eddie makes half time adjustments consistently well.

Congrats to Corbin. Recap sounded like a major lack of discipline hurt FD.

Raiders played hard but 4 turnovers including 3 deep in your own territory were killers. The scoop and score by CAL with less than one minute to play was icing on the turnover fest. Hotly contested hard-hitting game. QB Hodge was the obvious difference maker. Congrats to CAL.

Great game by Male. This is not the T we are used to seeing.

Congrats to CovCath. Beechwood sure played some fun games to watch during the first half of the season. Now they probably have 8 yawners in a row. CovCath has an easy last 5. Both teams can get players healed up as needed. Hats off to both teams on a great football game.

Final 34-22 CAL.

39 ticks left

Desperation fumble and scoop and score for CAL. 34-22 CAL in a game where Ryle turnovers cost them dearly. Both teams played hard.

1:29 left and time out for CAL player cramping.

Nathan forced out of pocket and 2 nice scrambles. 1 and 10 Raiders at own 33.

Another great defensive series by Ryle. 4 and 16 and Ryle used their second timeout. Ryle’s last chance here taking over at Theo own 18 with 2:27 remaining.

Shanked punt and Raiders must hold on D. 4:09 left

Nate Verax in at QB. I’m wondering if Logan aggravated his injury. Beautiful 4rd down pass from Verax dropped.

Excellent drive by CAL. Delayed handoff for a 20+ yard with 6:52 to go it’s CAL up for the first time at 27-22. Raiders must respond. Nice return by Nate Verax to 29.

4th and 3 from CAL 49 and Ryle punts for first time. Excellent return by CAL. 1 and 10 at their own 38.

Two nice first downs including an excellent run by Savage for their second first down. 1 and 10 Ryle at their own 44 to start 4 Q. Fun ball game to watch!

4th and goal from 26. CAL going for 43 yard FG. Wide left. Great defense by Ryle after turning it over on their own 19. 22-20 Raiders 1:41 3Q.

Huge sack by Dillon Smoth. Loss of 13. 3 and G from 27.

That helps with offensive PI. 1 and G from 19. Cole Hodge taking game into his hands.

1 and G CAL at Ryle 4. Cole Hodge is a baller.

Ryle fumbles snap and CAL recovers at Ryle 19. Turnovers are 3-1 Ryle including two deep in Ryle territory.

Excellent drive by CAL. 1st and goal at 6. Then, Hodge to Hodge on a slant for a TD. CAL goes for 2 point conversion brother to brother again makes it 22-20 Ryle with 5:50 left in 3Q.

3 and 1 CAL in Raider territory. Hodge with the carry. He is the key to CAL’s success.