KBVO Game of the Week: Vista Ridge drops Manor 3114 to strengthen playoff position
Oct 24, 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Vista Ridge notched its third consecutive victory and positioned itself for a playoff push with a 31-14 win over Manor on Thursday at Gupton Stadium.
The Rangers move to 4-2 in District 25-6A and are all alone in third place heading into Friday's action. Hutto takes on Vandegrift, and if the Hippos can upset the district-leading Vipers, they'll move back into a tie with Vista Ridge.
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Luke Berry caught two touchdown passes for the Rangers, a 45-yard bomb in the first half and a 14-yarder in the second half.
Manor receiver Jonathan Buhendwa made a highlight-reel grab for the Mustangs' first touchdown. He reached over a Vista Ridge defender in the end zone to haul in a 41-yard touchdown pass from Camden Huff in the third quarter.
Huff threw another touchdown on a screen pass to Jordan Clark for a 20-yard score in the fourth quarter.
JD Jackson and Deshaun Castillo had rushing touchdowns for Vista Ridge in the first half.
Vista Ridge (5-3, 4-2) takes on Hutto next week and Manor (1-7, 1-5) hosts McNeil.