Football Preview: Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles vs. Riverside Warriors
Woodrow Wilson has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Riverside Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Woodrow Wilson humbled Preston with a 35-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Flying Eagles, who have now won three matchups by 28 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Riverside can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game last Friday. They blew past South Charleston 56-20 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Warriors have posted since October 13, 2023.
Riverside found their leader in underclassman Malakhi Hope, who rushed for 283 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 283 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hope. Roland Ford was in the mix too, providing Riverside with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Riverside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Woodrow Wilson's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Riverside, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-4.
Woodrow Wilson took their victory against Riverside in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 by a conclusive 39-13. The rematch might be a little tougher for Woodrow Wilson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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