This week’s Cedar Ridge Red Wolf of the Week is senior quarterback Matthew Asay. On September 11, Asay accounted for a career-high 235 yards from scrimmage against McMichael inside Red Wolves Stadium. Asay had 160 passing yards and 75 yards rushing. He also threw two touchdown passes and scored twice on 2-point conversions. Over four years with the Cedar Ridge football program, Asay has gone from being a defensive back and wide receiver to developing as a dual-threat quarterback. Asay handles kicking duties for the Red Wolves. Against McMichael, he had three deep kickoffs and a punt inside the 20-yard line. Asay is a senior co-Captain of the Red Wolves. Against Western Harnett, Asay went 9-of-16 for 163 yards and threw for a touchdown. He also rushed for 37 yards. Last year, Asay threw for 922 yards and nine touchdowns. That included a career-high 212 passing yards against Northwest Halifax, where he also threw two touchdowns. As a junior, Asay rushed for 63 yards against Western Harnett. He ran for two touchdowns as a junior. Regardless of the role or what the score has been, Asay has always been willing to serve the needs for Cedar Ridge football. On Friday night, the Red Wolves will host South Granville for Homecoming.
