South Fort Myers had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-1 to make it five. They came up short against the Riverdale Raiders, falling 43-18. Wolfpack fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Raiders since Friday.
Despite the defeat, South Fort Myers saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jershard Benjamin picked up 57 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Wyatt Skinner for the heroic effort on defense: he. South Fort Myers didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.6.
As for Riverdale, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The game was the first time they have beaten South Fort Myers on their field since October 12, 2018.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Riverdale to victory, but perhaps none more so than Theodis Harris, who threw for 261 yards and two TDs on only 17 passes, and also punched in one rushing score. The Raiders also got a significant boost from Lovensky Blanchard, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Fort Myers will welcome Barron Collier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Riverdale, they will be playing at home against Gateway at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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