After-Action Report: #2 Ralston Valley at #3 Regis Jesuit

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The after-action reports will correlate with the games I have attended each week and provide a brief recap of the game and the players who stood out from each team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first night of week four night is officially in the books, and it is time to look back at one of the games of the week. This article will examine Thursday's game between #2 Ralston Valley and #3 Regis Jesuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>#2 Ralston Valley at #3 Regis Jesuit | Thursday, September 15, 2022</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><em>Final Score 29-28 Ralston Valley</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The matchup between the Ralston Valley Mustangs and the Regis Jesuit Raiders was expected to be exciting, and it did not disappoint in the slightest. The game started with the makings of a shootout before shifting to having the appearance of becoming a possible blowout but ended with a comeback made for the ages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ralston Valley put the first points on the board with a deep pass connection between <strong>Logan Madden</strong> (2024 QB) and <strong>Josh Rillos</strong> (2023 WR), giving the Mustangs the lead early in the first quarter. Regis Jesuit responded by driving down the field and punching in a one-yard touchdown run by <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150452' first='Exander' last='Carroll']</strong> (2023 QB/ATH), putting the Raiders on the board and tying the game at seven points halfway through the first quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mustangs kicked a field goal and took a 10-7 lead early in the second quarter. Both offenses were kept out of the end zone for the remainder of the quarter due to superior defensive stands by each team. Just as the Mustangs were mounting a promising drive that put them in the red zone late into the half, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='246892' first='D'Andre' last='Barnes']</strong> (2023 WR/FS) intercepted Madden's pass with 19 seconds left in the second quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Midway through the third quarter, Carroll hit Barnes for an 80-yard catch-and-run touchdown, giving the Raiders their first lead of the game. After forcing a Ralston Valley punt that pinned Regis Jesuit on the two-yard line, the Raiders put together a dominant drive and scored on a run by <strong>Jaden Thermidor</strong> (2024 RB/LB) that capped off a 98-yard series with 26 seconds left in the third. The Raiders were able to score once more from a QB sneak by Carroll and extend the lead to 28-10 with 9:16 left in the game, giving the impression of possibly running away with the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ralston Valley responded with a touchdown connection between Madden and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='150058' first='Brayden' last='Schatz']</strong> (2023 WR/CB), bringing the score to 28-16 with just over eight minutes left in the game. The Mustang defense was able to dig in and overpower the Raiders, giving Madden and company the ball, resulting in another touchdown pass from Madden to <strong>Jackson Hansen</strong> (2024 WR/CB) with 3:42 left on the clock. Down five points, Ralston Valley's defense was able to force another turnover-on-downs and give the offense one final opportunity to score, and score they did. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After finding themselves in a fourth-and-goal situation, a pass interference call against the defense gave the Mustangs a new set of downs right on the goal line. Madden punched in a one-yard run for a score that put the Mustangs back on top. After a failed two-point conversion, Ralston Valley led Regis Jesuit 29-28 with 1:29 left in the game. The Raiders took the field with one final opportunity for the offense to try and retake the lead and leave victorious, but the Mustangs' defense stood tall and forced a four-and-out that sealed the deal for Ralston Valley's 29-28 comeback win over Regis Jesuit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ralston Valley moves to 3-1 on the season and will take on sixth-ranked Valor Christian next Friday. Regis Jesuit falls to 2-2 as they prepare for another Thursday night match-up against Cherry Creek, the number one-ranked team and reigning state champions.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Top Ralston Valley standouts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"id":"block_6324bad50ae08","name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":447722,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Josh Rillos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2023","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ralston Valley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Rillos dominated the Raiders' pass defense, especially when matched up one-on-one against the strong safety. It became commonplace to see number 21 running behind the secondary on almost every pass play, especially when lined up in the slot. Rillos made multiple highlight-worthy catches, including one that put the Mustangs on the goal line that set up the final score late in the fourth quarter. He even blocked a punt in the third quarter. 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His ability to read the field and go through his progressions was awe-inspiring. He showed off the levels of his arm strength and accuracy by adjusting his throws accordingly and putting the ball in spots that allowed his receivers to make plays. Madden's junior year is paving a solid road for his recruiting journey, making him a must-know 2024 prospect.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["150157"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Schoepflin is an integral part of the Ralston Valley defensive front, and his performance during last night's game proved that interior pressure is a must for championship-caliber teams. 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His ability to diagnose the offense allowed him to play a significant role in containing Ralston Valley's run attack. He also managed to tip a pass that stopped a potential touchdown by quickly dropping into his zone and keeping his head on a swivel. Lewis was one of a few dominant linebackers that gave the Raiders the ability to control the ground game.u003c/spanu003e","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"align":"","mode":"preview"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Other Raiders to know</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='43841' first='Hayden' last='Moore'] </strong>| 2023 LB<br><strong>Adin Chase</strong> | 2023 RB<br><strong>Dan Arnese</strong> | 2023 LT/DE</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->