Cedar Ridge Stifles Rouse in a 34-16 Defensive Showcase

It was a crisp Friday night at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, and the Cedar Ridge Raiders came out with a single‑minded focus: don’t let Rouse get comfortable. The result? A 34‑16 win that not only kept their perfect record alive but also marked the first unbeaten start since the 2017 season.

Rouse tried to set the tone early, marching 80 yards down the field before settling for a fourth‑and‑4 conversion. Aubryn Davis snatched a 34‑yard reception and dove into the end zone, giving the Raiders a quick 7‑0 lead. The cheers faded fast, however, as Cedar Ridge answered with a 23‑yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dylan Snoga to Terrez Harrison.

That was just the opening act. Although Cedar Ridge missed a chance to capitalize on a Trent Bell interception with just over three minutes left in the first quarter, they quickly reclaimed momentum. Early in the second quarter Snoga connected again—this time a 22‑yard strike to Tyler Burchett—pushing the lead to 13‑7.

The Raiders’ senior running back, Tyler Mutz, extended the advantage early in the second half, breaking through for a solid score. A rattling moment followed when Rouse fumbled at their own 5‑yard line; the ball was scooped up by Cedar Ridge’s own Devin Patterson, who trotted it in for another touchdown. By then, Cedar Ridge had already racked up three different scorers.

Rouse managed to scrape a late‑game spark when Davis, who’d opened the scoring, turned the tables on a trick play. With just two seconds left in the third quarter, he lofted a 10‑yard pass to Coen May, who slipped into the end zone. The play was clever, but it wasn’t enough—Cedar Ridge’s defense, which forced three turnovers overall, held firm, sealing the 34‑16 outcome.

Beyond the scoreboard, the Raiders’ defensive unit deserves the credit. They forced three takeaways, disrupted Rouse’s rhythm, and kept the opposition under 20 points for the second straight game. Four different Cedar Ridge players found the end zone, showcasing a balanced attack that will be tough for any opponent to stop.