Sunset illuminates the sky moments before kickoff of a game between Ridgewood and Elmwood Park, Friday, Sept, 14, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Ridgewood wide receiver Justin Rivera pulls away from Elmwood Park's Trent Woods on this first half pass play, Friday, Sept, 14, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

A host of Elmwood Park defensive players force the ball out of Ridgewood running back Sam Karim's possession on this first half play at Elmwood Park, Friday, Sept, 14, 2012. Karim was ruled down on the play. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Ridgewood quarterback Geri Aliaj gets set to deliver a pass during a game at Elmwood Park on Sept. 14. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Elmwood Park's Rocco Fanella grabs the face mask of a Ridgewood ball carrier in the first half Friday at Elmwood Park. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Ridgewood wide receiver Esiah Martell finds some yards after a first half catch against Elmwood Park, Friday, Sept, 14, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

as Ridgewood plays at Elmwood Park, Friday, Sept, 14, 2012. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Ridgewood wide receiver Mike Acramowicz attempts to hold onto a first-half pass during Friday's game at Elmwood Park. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media

Elmwood Park running back Carlos Sandoval is brought down after a first-half run during Friday's game against Ridgewood at Elmwood Park. | J.Geil ~ For Sun-Times Media