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🌱 Patch AM: How did Westfield fall behind in Ridge’s 34-0 shutout?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Westfield fall behind in Ridge's 34-0 shutout?

Also on today's calendar: Apple Fest 2026 and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football: Ridge Overpowers Westfield, 34-0 (TAPinto.net) — Westfield High School's football team suffered a tough 34-0 road loss to Ridge on Friday night, shut out despite a strong defensive effort early. Ridge's C.J. Griffith powered the win with 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns, including two late scores that broke the game open in the fourth quarter.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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