Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Riverton). They put the hurt on the Copper Hills Grizzlies with a sharp 42-19 victory on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
It was another big night for Andrew Neilson, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 107 yards and three touchdowns. Seth Glover was in the mix as well, providing Riverton with two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Copper Hills lost, don't look at Maverick Bowles. Despite the final result, he threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave Bowles a new career-high in rushing yards. Logan Batt was Bowles' top target, picking up 32 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory snapped Riverton's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-7 record. As for Copper Hills, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Riverton will be playing in front of their home fans against Pleasant Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Pleasant Grove is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Riverton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Copper Hills, they will venture away from home to square off against Westlake at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Copper Hills is facing Westlake at the right time seeing as Westlake is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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