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Ridley has (offensive) line on playoffs after fifth straight victory

Posted On: Monday, October 22, 2018
By: ldevlin

RIDLEY TWP. — Myles Turner and the Ridley High defense embraced the challenge that stood before them Friday night at Phil Marion Field.

They had to stop, or limit, bruising Upper Darby running back Kareem Adams, the fourth-leading rusher in Delaware County. Adams is 5-10, 210 pounds of solid rock and is a chore to take down.

“We’re always looking forward to the challenge,” said Turner, a 5-11, 250-pound senior. “After a while, we got to him. He’s got all that weight, I’ve got all this weight. So it was an even trade. I eventually started to figure out how to get him down.”

McAdams was held in check. He ran for only 61 yards, six after halftime. Ridley’s defense sacked UD quarterback Kevin Kerwood three times and picked up a safety when Mike McDonnell tackled McAdams a yard deep in the end zone in a wild third quarter that included a combined four touchdowns and 30 points.

But Ridley’s resurrection from laughingstock to District 1 Class 6A playoff contender has much more to do with the team’s improved play on offense than anything else. The Green Raiders routed Upper Darby, 32-14, to win their fifth straight contest and get above the .500 mark for the first time. The Royals (7-2, 5-2) saw their winning streak snapped at six games.

Ridley produced 392 yards of total offense against, statistically at least, the top-ranked defense in Delco. UD started the night giving up only 176 yards per game. The Green Raiders (5-4, 5-3), though, dominated up front and essentially controlled the tempo the entire night.

“When you look at the first half, they only had three possessions. We said a couple of weeks ago that we are getting better, better and better. We’re running the football on a very, very good football team,” Ridley coach Dave Wood said. “All of the O-linemen, led by Tommy Bramwell, have done an excellent job. (Quarterback) Jack Bakey continues to do an excellent job running the offense. You’ve got (Dylan) Staley and Yak (Elijah Yakpasuo) who are running the ball really well. We got off to a good first half and it’s because of those guys who are carrying the ball. They’re doing a tremendous job.”

Yakpasuo’s 27-yard scoring scamper late in the first half gave Ridley its first touchdown and a 10-0 cushion. The senior, who got an interception on the final play of regulation, ran for 181 yards on 22 carries and was dazzling at times.

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Ridley running back Hassan Chandler dives for the touchdown against Upper Darby in the third quarter. Ridley went on to a 32-14 victory.

Ridley running back Hassan Chandler dives for the touchdown against Upper Darby in the third quarter. Ridley went on to a 32-14 victory.

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