Football Recap: Caesar Rodney Riders vs. Smyrna Eagles
On Friday, Caesar Rodney faced Smyrna in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Caesar Rodney Riders fell 36-29 to the Smyrna Eagles. The Riders lost against the Eagles in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 54-20 score last time.
Kahmaj Kearney had a dynamite game for Smyrna, rushing for 185 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Those 185 rushing yards gave Kearney a new career-high. Phoenix Henriquez was another key receiver, gaining 116 total yards and two touchdowns.
Caesar Rodney's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Smyrna, their win bumped their record up to an identical 2-4.
Caesar Rodney will face off against Cape Henlopen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Smyrna, they will square off against Dover at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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