Football Recap: Riverdale Baptist Crusaders vs. Hayfield Hawks
Riverdale Baptist's offense rose to the challenge against a Hawks defense that boasted an average of only 8.5 points allowed on Friday. Everything went the Riverdale Baptist Crusaders' way against the Hayfield Hawks as the Riverdale Baptist Crusaders made off with a 55-30 victory. With that win, the Crusaders brought their scoring average up to 28.6 points per game.
Riverdale Baptist's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Aveon Cobb, who rushed for 164 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 87 receiving yards. Cobb really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Jayden Kitchens was in the mix as well, providing Riverdale Baptist with two touchdowns.
Riverdale Baptist was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The victory for Riverdale Baptist keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. As for Hayfield, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale Baptist and St. Thomas Aquinas are set to duel on Friday. One thing working in St. Thomas Aquinas' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups. As for Hayfield, they will welcome Justice at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hayfield's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Justice's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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