Black Hawk ends River Ridge’s season
By Ted Pennekamp
River Ridge’s football season came to an end Friday night as host Black Hawk-Warren defeated the Timberwolves 49-7 in a WIAA Division 7 Level 3 playoff game Friday night.
Black Hawk scored 8 points in the first quarter and 14 in the second to take a 22-0 lead at halftime.
Black Hawk scored 14 points in the third period to increase the margin to 36-0.
In the fourth quarter, Black Hawk scored on an interception return and the 2-point try was no good as Black Hawk took a 42-0 advantage.
River Ridge scored on a touchdown run by Archie Cooley in the fourth quarter to pull the Timberwolves within 42-7.
Black Hawk ended the scoring for the night with a TD run to make the final, 49-7.
River Ridge ended their fine season with an 8-4 overall record.
“It’s been a very enjoyable year,” said River Ridge Head Coach Wade Winkers. “Our seniors have done an excellent job of leading this team to where we are and I think their commitment and belief in the team is a huge reason we are successful. We have a nice mix of size and speed and the guys seem to play hard all the time. They are a very fun group of guys and they deserve all the recognition and success they get.”