Riverside played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Northeastern Jets and fell 36-8. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 414th, while the Jets are ranked 200th).
Northeastern's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cody Houseman led the charge by rushing for 236 yards and one score while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. Houseman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 1.5 sacks and making 11 total tackles. Jackson Jones was in the mix too, providing Northeastern with two touchdowns.
Riverside's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Northeastern, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Coming up, Riverside will challenge Spencerville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northeastern, they will take on Greeneview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The match will give the Jets their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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