Ridley keeps rolling with shutout of Penncrest

There’s no stopping Ridley’s offense these days.

Tahir Mills scored five touchdowns as the Green Raiders topped the 60-point mark for the second time in three weeks with a 63-0 victory over Penncrest Friday night at Louis Scott Stadium.

Ridley has outscored its last three opponents, 182-6, and has scored at least 37 points in each of its last six games. The Green Raiders (8-1, 7-1 Central) are averaging 43.7 points per game.

“I never expected us to be in this position,” Ridley coach Dave Wood said. “I thought we would have some growing pains but our offensive line has played above and beyond and (quarterback John) Heller and Mills have been playing lights out.”

Mills set the tone early when he returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. He would add two rushing touchdowns and two receiving.

Heller continued his stellar play. He threw three touchdown passes one week after he set a Ridley High record with 415 passing yards in a 49-0 victory over Lower Merion.

“John Heller is really taking advantage of what the defense gives him,” Wood said. “If the other team is playing tight to stop the run, he checks to the pass. If they’re giving us the run he takes that. He’s really doing a great job. It’s really amazing to see how much he’s grown from last year.”

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Ridley quarterback John Heller runs for a first down in the second half of a game against Haverford. PETE BANNAN - MEDIANEWS GROUP