The Riverdale Rams will take on the Sherrard Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row dating back to last season, Riverdale turned things around against Hall on Friday. They came out on top against the Red Devils by a score of 34-25.
Riverdale's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Abe Krier, who rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 87 yards and one TD on only eight passes. Another back making a difference was Caen Beckett, who rushed for 64 yards and a pair of scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Riverdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Meanwhile, Sherrard hadn't done well against Orion recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Tigers took their matchup with ease, bagging a 48-12 victory over the Chargers.
Riverdale's record now sits at 5-3. As for Sherrard, their record is now 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Riverdale against Sherrard when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 38-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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