Ravenwood Defeats Franklin 28-7

Ravenwood was highly explosive both offensively and defensively on Friday night as the Raptors rolled past Franklin 28-7 to remain undefeated on the season. After witnessing the high-scoring affair in Brentwood, here's my list of top performers as well as my full game recap.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Performers</h2>    Claiming offensive MVP for his performance is [player_tooltip player_id='219435' first='Ben' last='Hubbard'], a wide receiver at Ravenwood High School. On top of an outstanding touchdown run in the first half, Hubbard impressed me with his breakaway speed and explosiveness down the stretch, proving he can break away from defenders and elevate off the ground to haul in the deep pass.   <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2QGye6">Tape:</a>     I was additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='820942' first='Donovan' last='Starr'], a defensive back at Ravenwood High School. Starr made an immediate impact on the offensive side of the ball, hauling in a clutch touchdown pass on the home team's first offensive drive of the contest. On top of his great wingspan and catching ability, I liked how Starr could juke out defenders after the catch and absorb contact en route to the endzone.   <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/16555468/66f3c1ee1a7d4709840b25c3">Tape:</a>     Earning defensive MVP for his performance is [player_tooltip player_id='1159791' first='Jayden' last='Smitherman'], a defensive back at Ravenwood High School. Smitherman was unstoppable through four quarters, causing complete chaos for the opposition in the pocket. Smitherman proved his ability to apply pressure on the quarterback, read the quick handoff and make crucial stops when it mattered most.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10641031/6552dc675b3d7706c8d3c7ca">Tape:</a>     Catching my attention once again was [player_tooltip player_id='501903' first='Aiden' last='Elmore'], a defensive lineman/linebacker at Franklin High School. Elmore made a huge difference at the line of scrimmage, showcasing his ability to read the offense like a book and shut down the offense off the quick handoff. I also liked how Elmore could attack playmakers in the pocket in crucial moments, proving he can make the defensive difference at the goal line.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14931458/64f7d3cbb01a1f08b458d1b7">Tape:</a>     Making his presence known on the offensive end was [player_tooltip player_id='1103577' first='Caden' last='Pace'], a running back at Ravenwood High School. Pace made a huge difference in the fourth quarter, securing the victory for the Raptors by blasting into the house for the touchdown. What impressed me about Pace's playstyle was his ability to absorb defensive contact and fight for extra steps on his way into the endzone.   <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Q3de5">Tape:</a>     Another standout was [player_tooltip player_id='402559' first='Maverick' last='Chance'], a quarterback at Ravenwood High School. Chance made his presence known at the helm of the offense in the fourth quarter of action, running in a touchdown from one yard out to extend the Raptors lead over the Admirals. What makes Chance such a playmaker is his ability to play quick and break tackles on his way into enemy territory. I also like how Chance can utilize openings in the defensive line to break free into the house.   <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2Q768h">Tape:</a>     Making a huge difference down the stretch was [player_tooltip player_id='1129813' first='Lucas' last='Young'], a wide receiver at Franklin High School. Young stood out in the first half, hauling in an impressive touchdown to tie things up 7-7. What made Young so explosive was his breakaway speed and ability to overpower defenders in the backfield to get wide open for the touchdown pass.   <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16245107/66f71f5b84139ecf718b77ea">Tape:</a>     Also worth mentioning is [player_tooltip player_id='1476160' first='Luke' last='Thompson'], an athlete at Franklin High School. Thompson made a number of impactful offensive plays for the Admirals, proving his ability to consistently stun the defense with his speed and durability on the run. Thompson caught my eye with his excellent footwork and ability to shake tackles in the pocket.   <a href="http://www.hudl.com/v/2PkX7g">Tape:</a>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Game Recap</h2>   Ravenwood would strike on their opening offensive drive as a quick pass to [player_tooltip player_id='820942' first='Donovan' last='Starr'] resulted in an early 7-0 lead for the Raptors with 7:54 remaining in the first quarter. Franklin's offense would tie things up 7-7 with 9:41 left in the first half as Brewer Wilson connected with [player_tooltip player_id='1129813' first='Lucas' last='Young'] for the deep touchdown pass. Ravenwood would retake the lead with 6:11 remaining in the second quarter as [player_tooltip player_id='219435' first='Ben' last='Hubbard'] would capitalize on the quick handoff, punching into the house for the touchdown. The Raptors led the Admirals 14-7 at the half. Neither team would find the endzone in the third quarter as both defensive units shut down offensive production. The Raptors' offense would extend their lead over the Admirals in the beginning of the fourth quarter as [player_tooltip player_id='402559' first='Maverick' last='Chance'] marched into the endzone from one yard out for the touchdown. Ravenwood led Franklin 21-7 with 11:39 left in the second half. After several impressive defensive stops from the Raptors, the offense would close things out in the final minutes of the contest as [player_tooltip player_id='1103577' first='Caden' last='Pace'] blasted into the house for the touchdown. Ravenwood would go on to defeat Franklin 28-7.

Ravenwood was highly explosive both offensively and defensively on Friday night as the Raptors rolled past Franklin 28-7 to remain undefeated on the season. After witnessing the high-scoring affair in Brentwood, here's my list of top performers as well as my full game recap.