Riverdale has relied on a stalwart defense averaging nine points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They received a blow as they fell 36-21 to the Oakland Patriots. It was the first time this season that the Warriors let down their fans at home.
Riverdale moved to 8-2 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak. As for Oakland, their win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Cookeville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cookeville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.2 points per game this season. As for Oakland, they will host Lebanon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oakland's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Lebanon's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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