Football Recap: Big Day for Roosevelt's Secondary

Roosevelt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 30-24 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wallkill Panthers. Despite 58 more yards than the Panthers, the Presidents couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

Although Roosevelt took the loss, they still got scores from Chris Cash, Kellen Powers, and Issa Kakish. Cash also deserves some recognition as he hauled in his first receiving touchdown of the season.

Roosevelt didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Darren Garrett and Josiah James, who each picked up one interception apiece. Daouda Kone was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles.

Quincy Rogers was a one-man wrecking crew For Wallkill. as he rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns.

Roosevelt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Wallkill, they moved to 3-4 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will face off against Warwick at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Presidents will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30.86 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Wallkill, they will challenge Cornwall Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Dragons' defense has only allowed 7.3 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them.