![Ranchview Wolves line up against R.L. Turner at the line of scrimmage during the Battle of I-35 football game.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1788473396/cfbisdedu/vxgxhrsjqyvlreprk50i/IMG_4762.jpg","width":2200}])
The Ranchview Wolves opened the season with an impressive all-around performance against R.L. Turner, earning a 41-27 victory and bringing home the Battle of I-35 title.
Ranchview’s offense put together a strong night, totaling 332 yards of offense and six touchdowns while protecting the football and finishing the game without a turnover.
Quarterback Rushil Allada (#4) led an efficient passing attack, completing 14 of 18 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown. Allada also found the end zone on the ground to add another score for the Wolves.
Austin Brown (#20) powered the Ranchview rushing attack with a standout performance, carrying the ball 20 times for 114 yards and four touchdowns. Brown averaged 5.7 yards per carry and also contributed 23 receiving yards.
Through the air, Jamari Williams (#7) led the Wolves with seven receptions for 134 yards, averaging more than 19 yards per catch. Terrance Harris (#1) added five receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown, while Brown and Ja’Quan Francis (#14) also contributed to the passing game.
The Wolves moved the chains 16 times, committed just three penalties and, most importantly, finished the night with zero turnovers.
Defense Creates Opportunities
Ranchview’s defense delivered plenty of big plays of its own.
Pedro Pacheco (#44) led the Wolves with 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss. Harris recorded 11 tackles, while Jamir Loveless (#6) added 10.
Francis made his presence felt with two interceptions and a fumble recovery, helping the Wolves win the turnover battle. Mason Holt (#15) recorded a sack and a tackle for loss, while Shepard Pitchford (#12) contributed two tackles for loss and a pass breakup. Tavaruis Ards (#58) also forced a fumble.
The performance gave the Wolves plenty to build on as they continue through the early part of the season. With an efficient offense, a defense capable of creating turnovers and several standout individual performances, Ranchview showed what it can accomplish when all three phases come together.
The Wolves will now turn their attention to their next opponent as they look to carry the momentum forward and continue raising the standard.