Cedar Ridge quarterback Dylan Snoga threw four touchdown passes to lead the Raiders past Round Rock 35-32 in the District 25-6A regular season finale at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex on Nov. 6, 2026. The game delivered exactly what a rivalry closer should — momentum swings, big plays on both sides, and a margin thin enough to keep everyone standing through the fourth quarter. Round Rock struck first, capitalizing on a short Cedar Ridge punt. Dragons quarterback Dov Stickler punched in a rushing touchdown midway through the first quarter to set the tone. Stickler was a dual threat all night, using his legs and his arm to keep the Cedar Ridge defense off balance. Running back Ryan Sirwaitis added a rushing touchdown of his own in the second quarter, finding lanes through the Raiders' front. Cedar Ridge answered through the air. Zaccai Williams hauled in a Snoga pass in the end zone in the second quarter — a play punctuated by offensive guard Christian Hughes lifting Williams in celebration. Deondre Crank broke free for a scoring run in the same quarter, sprinting past Round Rock safety Cooper Martinez. A Cedar Ridge turnover forced by linebackers Reece Kessler and Powers Wallis helped shift momentum toward the Raiders before halftime. The third quarter belonged to Cedar Ridge's playmakers. Tight end Tyler Burchett found the end zone, and wide receiver Jace Allen ripped off chunk gains to keep drives alive. Round Rock's Simon Sylvain countered with explosive plays of his own, celebrating a first down and evading tacklers in the open field, but the Dragons couldn't close the gap. The Cedar Ridge student section — dousing the bleachers in water and baby powder — provided the atmosphere the game deserved. Devin Patterson's fourth-quarter rushing touchdown proved to be the dagger, pushing Cedar Ridge to 35 and giving the Raiders enough cushion to hold on. Round Rock, finishing 6-4 in district play, made it tight down the stretch but couldn't complete the comeback. Cedar Ridge escaped with the win and closed their regular season on a high note. This was a Friday night football game that justified the pageantry — the cheerleaders, the student section, the pregame prayers, and a packed Kelly Reeves complex. Both teams showed they can score in bunches, and the three-point margin tells you neither team quit. For Round Rock, the question now is what their 6-4 record means for playoff seeding. For Cedar Ridge, the answer is simpler: they survived.
