The Riverdale Warriors will square off against the Smyrna Bulldogs on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Smyrna will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Riverdale extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Warriors simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Columbia Central 41-7. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 27-7.
A big part of Riverdale's win came down to the chemistry between Gavin Hampton and his top target Corben Reynolds. Hampton threw for 377 yards and four TDs while completing 73.9% of his passes while Reynolds picked up 150 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 89 yards.
Meanwhile, Smyrna took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 40-7 victory over Coffee County Central. That looming 40-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
The win got Smyrna back to even at 3-3. As for Riverdale, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Riverdale beat Smyrna 24-14 in their previous matchup back in August of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Bulldogs' Tyreque McCarver, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for the Warriors to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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