Ragsdale Football Dominates Berry in 6A First Round Upset
The No. 15 team secured a 49-21 victory with a 410-yard passing performance, moving on to face No. 4 Payette in the second round.
By Aiko Nakamura ·
Ragsdale advanced to the 6A first round of the state football playoffs on Friday with a 49-21 win over Phillip O. Berry.
The Eagles led 16-0 after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 34-7 by halftime. Their offense generated 410 passing yards, completing 32 of 41 attempts for 354 yards on the ground. The team recorded six touchdowns and eight interceptions while holding Berry to 24 passing yards and 17 rushing yards.
Defensively, Ragsdale limited Berry to 140 total yards of offense. The Eagles allowed 156 rushing yards and 32 passing yards from the ball carriers. They finished the game with a 78-42 advantage in total yards gained.
Berry had previously held a 12-7 lead in the second quarter before Ragsdale mounted a comeback. The Eagles’ defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions and two fumbles recovered. The team also blocked two kicks and held Berry’s rushing attack to an average of 2.8 yards per carry.
Ragsdale will face No. 4 Payette in the 6A second round. The Eagles enter the contest with a 6-1 record and a 21-point margin of victory. Their next opponent has completed 24 of 38 passing attempts for 250 yards and 18 rushing yards for 95 yards.
