HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: East Ridge cruises past Jenkins

East Ridge jumped out to an early lead and went on to defeat Jenkins, 56-6, in a game played at the Reservation on Friday night.

Quarterback Cole Ratliff passed for 158 yards and three touchdowns as the Warriors improved to 3-2.

Isaiah Adkins caught seven passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Talon Hopkins added a TD reception. Adkins also rushed for 71 yards and a score on just three carries.

Steven Layne had a rushing touchdown and Nathan Martin added a pair of scores.

The Warriors picked off three passes – one each by Gabriel May, Brayden Stewart, and Layne. Jacob Ferran recovered a fumble.

East Ridge will host Paintsville (1-4) on Friday night. Game time is 7:30 pm.