Football Recap: Riverton's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2025, 1:04pm

Football Recap: Riverton Hawks vs. Auburn Trojans

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Riverton High School. Watch Full Replay

Gradyn Hartlaub

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 vs Auburn107
08/29/25 vs Pittsfield99
09/05/25 @ Olympia95
09/26/25 vs Maroa-Forsyth6

Auburn came into Friday's game looking for another win against Riverton, but Gradyn Hartlaub wouldn't allow it. The Hawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 36-33 win over the Trojans on Friday thanks in part to Hartlaub, who rushed for 107 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 192 yards and one touchdown. He is becoming a predictor of Riverton's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 0-4 when he doesn't).

Auburn's loss came despite strong showings from Chance Crissey and Trey Boston. Crissey rushed for 181 yards and one score, while Boston gained 99 total yards and three touchdowns. Crissey didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks, forced one fumble, and made three total tackles (3.0 for loss).

With the victory, Riverton broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-5. As for Auburn, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Riverton is set to face off against their familiar foe PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central/Greenview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Auburn will square off against rival Pittsfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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