Football Recap: Ansonia Starts off Right with Win over Riverside

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Previous Games

08/22/25 - Home	36-6 W
08/23/24 - Away	32-41 L
08/18/23 - Home	30-14 W
08/19/22 - Away	36-14 W
08/20/21 - Home	14-29 L
+ 3 more games

Ansonia took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They claimed a resounding 36-6 win over the Riverside Pirates. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Tigers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 141st, while the Pirates are ranked 414th).

Riverside's loss came despite strong showings from Gunner Carpenter and Dylan Trimble. Carpenter rushed for 63 yards and one TD, while Trimble rushed for 66 yards on only six carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 58 yards.

Looking ahead, Ansonia will hit the road for the first time this season to square off against Preble Shawnee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Tigers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Riverside, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northeastern at 7:00 p.m.