Heritage quarterback Seth Hickman (12) and Ringgold’s Dakota Baer wrestle for possession of the ball at the Heritage goal line in this 2012 file photo.RINGGOLD, Ga. – Ringgold opened its stadium to a standing-room-only crowd last weekend but lost to Dalton.
Another sellout crowd in the rebuilt Don Patterson Stadium left all of the home fans cheering after a 41-17 drubbing of crosstown rival Heritage on Friday night.
Ringgold quarterback Slade Dale ran for two touchdowns, threw for another and made an interception while playing cornerback.
“He’s an incredible athlete and steps up every time he’s on the field,” Ringgold coach Robert Akins said. “We kind of go as he goes.”
Ringgold (1-1) pounded Heritage’s defense — especially up the middle — to amass 384 rushing yards on 40 carries. Dale had 125 yards on 10 carries. Kile Sholl had 116 yards on six carries, including two touchdowns. Bobby Campbell added 96 yards on 10 carries.