Five Year Trend (Playoffs)
- 2020: 7-4 (First Round)
- 2019: 5-6 (First Round)
- 2018: 4-6 (No Playoffs)
- 2017: 1-9 (No Playoffs)
- 2016: 6-4 (No Playoffs)
2020 REVIEW
In 2020, the Ridgerunners earned their best record in at least five years, finishing the season 7-4. After a 4-0 start and putting up 30+ points in each, Grove stumbled a bit down the stretch. In the playoffs, they fell in nail biter, losing by just one point to Hilldale. “I think the fire has been lit for us to continue to improve our program,” says Culwell in reference to his team’s 43-42 playoff loss. “We compete in a tremendous district,” Culwell says. “Every team will beat you if you don’t prepare well.”
RETURNING STARTERS (2020 stats)
OL/DL Ben Johnston (Sr) 6’2”, 265 lb – Honorable Mention, 43 tackles, 4 tackles for loss
OL/DL Jesse Arnall (Jr) 6’0”, 195 lb – 34 tackles
OL Cooper Edwards (Jr) 6’3”, 220 lb
OL Nick Jackson (Sr) 6’2”, 245 lb
LB Kade Sharp (Sr) 5’10”, 205 lb – 97 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries
QB Carson Trimble (Jr) 6’1”, 175 lb – Honorable Mention, 1,382 pass yards, 14 TD
RB Emmanuel Crawford (Jr) 6’0”, 170 lb – Honorable Mention, 1,124 rush yards, 10 TD
FS Jace McPhetridge (Sr) 5’10”, 170 lb – 39 tackles, 1 interception
P Carter McCarthy (Sr) 6’3”, 230 lb – 31 avg yards
K Nick Allsup (Sr) 5’10”, 160 lb – 39-39 PAT, 2-5 FG
OTHER KEY RETURNERS
WR Hagen Hacker (Jr) 6’2”, 170 lb
Slot Matt Bush (Sr) 5’10”, 180 lb
H Back Caden Gain (Jr) 5’11”, 175 lb
TE Jaydon Hill (Sr) 6’4”, 215 lb