Sprayberry has edge on River Ridge, remains atop region

WOODSTOCK -- Sprayberry gained an upper hand in the Region 6AAAAA logjam.

The Yellow Jackets beat River Ridge 28-10 on the road Friday night, breaking themselves away from the five-way tie for first in the crowded region.

Sprayberry’s defense made the difference in the second half, holding the Knights (6-2, 3-2) off the scoreboard and forcing a pair of turnovers, both of which led to touchdowns.

The Yellow Jackets (7-1, 4-1) caught a break in the second quarter, though, as River Ridge quarterback Hunter Lockerman exited the game with an apparent ankle injury.

“Our defense really played well tonight,” Sprayberry coach Pete Fominaya said. “Unfortunately, (Lockerman) got hurt. I hope he's doing OK, but I thought our team responded. I think we were able to run the ball effectively, too, an