Football Recap: Rocky River Starts Season with Loss at Home

By Team Reports Sep 4, 2024, 9:06am

Football Recap: Rocky River Ravens vs. Porter Ridge Pirates

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Rocky River couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Porter Ridge Pirates on Friday, falling 45-7. The loss continues a trend for the Ravens in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now lost nine in a row.

Ramir Watson threw for 36 yards on seven of 17 attempts. On the ground, Landon Brown rushed for 44 yards.

Porter Ridge found their leader in underclassman Keenan Sullivan, who threw for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown. Rai'Shawn Elmore was Sullivan's top target, picking up 73 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Rocky River will be playing at home against West Mecklenburg at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Porter Ridge, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against South Iredell at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

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