Ridge View holds off Akron-Westfield 7-6

What a start to the 2023 season for the Ridge View football squad! The Raptors traveled to Akron-Westfield for their season opener and came home victorious, edging the Westerners 7-6 in a defensive battle.

The contest stayed scoreless for most of the first half. Then, with seconds remaining until halftime, Ridge View quarterback Blake Myrtue found Asher Endrulat in the endzone for a 12-yard touchdown pass, and the Raptors took a 7-0 lead into the break.