Riverdale had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Fulton Steamers by a score of 2-0 on Monday. The game was the first time the Rams have beaten the Steamers on their court since September 21, 2017.
While Riverdale won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the first set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-23, 25-21.

Lola Wainwright
08/25/25 @ Fulton | 4 |
10/31/24 @ Orion | 2 |
10/19/24 @ Eastland | 3 |
10/19/24 vs Durand | 3 |
10/19/24 vs Newman Central Catholic | 3 |
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Riverdale's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lola Wainwright led the charge by getting 14 assists and four digs. That's the most digs Wainwright has posted since back in October of 2024.
Riverdale didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Moline on the 28th. As for Fulton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Varsity Opponent on the 26th.
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