Riverview Sarasota had won four straight at home, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-0-1 to make it five. They took their game with ease, bagging a 56-20 win over the Sarasota Sailors. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Rams' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 52nd, while the Sailors are ranked 242nd).
Isaiah Belt
| 09/26/25 vs Sarasota | 188 |
| 09/19/25 vs North Port | 22 |
| 09/12/25 vs Melbourne Central Catholic | 305 |
| 09/05/25 vs Palmetto | 43 |
| 08/29/25 @ Riverview | 40 |
| + 1 more games |
Isaiah Belt was his usual excellent self, rushing for 188 yards and three scores while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 106.7 rushing yards per game. Trenton Huffman did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 84 receiving yards.
Riverview Sarasota's run defense was locked in: Sarasota could only muster 2.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Gabe Halperin for the heroic effort on defense: he. Riverview Sarasota didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 14.3.
Riverview Sarasota didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Leroy Minnis and Snead Tyree.
As for Sarasota, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2. The matchup marked their lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Despite the loss, Sarasota had strong showings from Jayden Rivers, who picked up 113 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and Hudson West, who threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverview Sarasota will host IMG Academy Junior National at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sarasota, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lakewood Ranch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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