Week 10 playoff football preview: Ridgefield vs. Montesano
When, where: 7 p.m. Friday at Montesano High School (Class 1A district playoff). Radio: None.
Last meeting: First meeting.
MONTESANO (9-0)
Last week: beat Onalaska 62-0.
Notes: The second-ranked Bulldogs have recorded six shutouts this season and have allowed a total of 22 points all season. … Montesano’s “closest” game this season was a 34-0 win over Hoquiam … The Bulldogs average 53 points a game this season.
RIDGEFIELD (6-3)
Last week: beat Ilwaco 14-0.
Players to watch: RB Michael Knox 96-709 yards, 7 TDs.
Notes: The Spudders used tough defense to beat Ilwaco and clinch a playoff berth. … In its four league wins this season, Ridgefield has not allowed an opponent to score more than seven points. … However, in the Spudders’ three league losses, they’ve surrendered an average of 34 points game.
Bottom line: The good news is Ridgefield made the postseason. The bad news is the Spudders drew Montesano as an opponent.
Columbian’s pick: Montesano.
Fans’ pick: Montesano (100 percent).