Alex Bailey scored 17 points to lead the Thunder to a non-league road win in their season opener.
“Big win for our program to start 1-0 after the last couple of years,” Mountain View coach Aaron Shepherd said. “The kids are excited, and they are believing.”
Colin Biggs and Darien Chase added eight points each for the Thunder.
Travis Gottsch paced the Spudders with 15 points.
MOUNTAIN VIEW 63, RIDGEFIELD 53
MOUNTAIN VIEW (1-0) — Jourdon Bolds 7, Jack Mertens 6, Tyler Vu 0, Trevor Green 6, Cameron Henderson 2, Colin Biggs 8, Sam Johnson 7, Alex Bailey 17, Darien Chase 8, Troy Pacheco 2. Totals 23 (4) 13-16 63.
RIDGEFIELD (0-1) — Tim Radosevich 6, Travis Gottsch 15, Drew Williams 0, Cameron Short 7, Logan Moses 3, Auston DeHaan 2, Louden Wardius 12, Spencer Andersen 8, Jack Vance. Totals 21 (5) 6-15 53.
