The Holstein golf course was the site for the Class 1A state qualifying meet on Thursday. The Ridge View boys and girls team took part in the event. In the girls race, Jaycie Vohs posted a time of 21:05.11, good enough for eight place out of 79 runners, and a return trip to the state cross country meet. Jaycie will compete at the Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in Fort Dodge on Friday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. Addy Tesch captured 13th place with a time of 21:55.85, while Madison Stowater finished in the top 25 with a time of 22:49.29.
The Ridge View football squad saw its season come to an end on Friday night, dropping a 54-12 decision to South Hamilton of Jewell in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs. Ridge View came into the game with a record of 4-4, while South Hamilton sported a 7-1 mark. The Hawks got off to a fast start, returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and an 8-0 lead. The Raptors would answer, forcing a fumble and eventually scoring on a 17-yard pass from Jake Breyfogle to Caden Biede to cut the lead to 8-6 after one quarter.
The Ridge View football squad finished the regular season on a high note, soundly defeating Sibley-Ocheyedan 28-7 on a cool Friday night in Holstein. The Raptors evened their season record at 4-4, and will carry some momentum into this Friday’s Class 1A matchup at South Hamilton of Jewell, who sports a 7-1 record.
The Ridge View volleyball team swept yet another opponent on Thursday night, as the Raptors defeated Siouxland Christian 25-11, 25-13, and 25-16. Rowan Jensen and Jaycie Vohs led the attack at the net, as both girls had 11 kills. Kiara Dutler contributed seven kills, while Madison Stowater and Sydney Blackmore both had five. Taya Phillips led the Raptors in assists with 12, while Beth Mentzer also reached double figures in assists with 10. Lilly Whitmer distributed seven assists on the night. Shae Dutler once again led Ridge View in digs with 16, while Mentzer contributed six digs.
The Ridge View cross country teams were well represented at the Western Valley Conference meet in Mapleton on Saturday. The Ridge View girls claimed three of the top six places, as Jaycie Vohs, Addy Tesch, and Madison Stowater placed fourth, fifth and sixth respectively. Vohs finished with a time of 21:13.11, while Tesch and Stowater turned in times of 22:15.65 and 22:35.91. Xaria Rojas completed the course in 25 minutes flat, while Molly Reiss was close behind with a time of 25:59.95.
The Ridge View boys and girls cross country squads took part in the South Central Calhoun Invite in Lake City last Tuesday. In the girls race, Jaycie Vohs finished 11th out of 75 runners with a time of 21:21.94. Addison Tesch finished in the top 20 with a time of 22:47.43. Madison Stowater finished in the top 30, completing the course in a time of 24:27.49. Molly Reiss turned in a time of 27:21.93, while Xaria Rojas was close behind with a time of 27:42.97. Kinzie Hagen contributed a time of 29:10.91, while Tess Pacza crossed the finish line in 32:08.59.
The Ridge View football squad ran into a tough defense on Friday night at Emmetsburg, as the E-Hawks topped the Raptors 27-0. Emmetsburg scored on the first Ridge View possession, as a defender intercepted a pass and returned the ball to the end zone for a pick six and a 7-0 lead. The E-Hawks scored on a touchdown run in the second quarter to increase the lead to 14-0 at halftime. Emmetsburg scored again in the third quarter to make the margin 21-0 after three periods of play. A touchdown in the fourth quarter brought the final score to 27-0.
The Ridge View volleyball squad traveled to Correctionville last Monday, with a goal of bringing home the conference tournament championship. The Raptor girls did not disappoint, defeating Westwood 2-1 in the semi-finals before taking down River Valley 2-0 in the championship match.
The Ridge View cross country squads took part in the Denison-Schleswig cross country meet last Tuesday in Denison. In the girls race, the Raptors’ Jaycie Vohs finished in 12th place out of 74 competitors with a time of 21:46.59. Freshman Addy Tesch claimed a spot in the top 30 with a time of 23:13.59. Madison Stowater was close behind with a time of 23:51.01. Molly Reiss turned in a time of 27:05.04, while Xaria Rojas contributed a time of 27:47.48. Kinzie Hagen and Tess Pacza crossed the finish line in 29:31.28 and 34:10.94, respectively.
The Ridge View Raptors football team ran into a tough West Sioux (Hawarden) squad on Friday night in Holstein. The Falcons jumped out to a 14-0 lead after one quarter, and increased the margin to 35-0 at halftime. Ridge View tightened up the defense in the second half, holding West Sioux scoreless the rest of the game. The Raptors’ offense was held in check however, and 35-0 would wind up being the final score. Ridge View managed only 27 passing yards and 35 rushing yards. Raptors coach Brian Bode, who had singled out West Sioux as the preseason district favorite, discussed the contest.
