Riverdale Country never let their opponents score on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Fieldston Eagles 46-0 at home. That looming 46-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Falcons yet this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ryan Cohen and he. Cohen rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries while he rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. With that strong performance, Jonathan Nordlinger is now averaging an impressive 103.8 rushing yards per game. Bennett Bernard was another key player, picking up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Riverdale Country was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Riverdale Country's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Fieldston, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverdale Country will challenge Hackley at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Hackley: 8.2, Riverdale Country: 7.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Fieldston, they will head out to take on Montclair Kimberley Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Montclair Kimberley Academy will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Fieldston surely won't give up without a fight.
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