Granada Hills’ Ritthammel earns promotion

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A record performance by Ryan Ritthammel brightened an otherwise forgettable day for Granada Hills last Friday against North Hollywood.

Ritthammel, the backup quarterback, entered the game with two minutes left in the third quarter, and the Highlanders trailing, 26-0. Over the rest of the game, Ritthammel threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, completing 15 of 24 passes, to make the final score 26-12.

Ritthammel passed for 241 yards in the fourth quarter alone, setting a school record for most passing yardage in one quarter.

Coach Straun Joseph announced Monday that Ritthammel, a senior, will start for Granada Hills on Friday at Sylmar. Former starting quarterback Franciso Corletto will move to tight end.

- Mike Terry