Riverton is 0-4 against Columbus since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Rams will square off against the Titans. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Riverton's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Galena 24-0. The victory continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Meanwhile, despite more penalty yards than offensive yards (162 to 112), Columbus somehow pulled a rabbit out of their hat on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 15-14 photo finish over Baxter Springs.
The critical scores for Columbus came from Gavin Depratt and Denver Hughes.
One reason for the win was Columbus' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Quinn Lloyd, Kash Smith, and Shade Schuberger, who each picked up one sack apiece. Columbus received some extra help from Hughes, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Riverton's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Columbus, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Riverton was taken down by Columbus 36-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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