Mountain Ridge defeated Allegany 24-21 in a tightly contested match at Greenway Avenue Stadium. After trailing by 13 points early in the game, Mountain Ridge's sophomore quarterback Carter Clites led a comeback, throwing for 204 yards and two touchdowns. This victory marked Mountain Ridge's 10th consecutive win over Allegany, improving their record to 3-0 while Allegany fell to 0-3. The game featured contrasting styles, with Allegany relying on a strong ground game but struggling with execution in critical moments.

By the Numbers
  • Mountain Ridge outscored Allegany 14-8 in the second half.
  • Allegany rushed for 421 yards on 56 carries, while Mountain Ridge managed only 72 rushing yards on 17 attempts.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, Allegany showcased a powerful running game, dominating time of possession with almost 28 minutes. However, multiple turnovers and penalties undermined their efforts, highlighting the need for improved execution, particularly late in games.

State of Play
  • Mountain Ridge continues its winning streak, now at three games this season.
  • Allegany is still searching for their first win, having suffered a tough loss after leading for parts of the game.
What's Next

Allegany will face Albert Gallatin next week, looking to finally secure a victory. Meanwhile, Mountain Ridge will aim for their fourth consecutive win against Frederick.

Bottom Line

Mountain Ridge’s resilience in overcoming a significant deficit underscores their winning mentality, while Allegany must address unforced errors to convert promising performances into victories.