Riverdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They took a 28-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Clayton Eagles. One positive for the Raiders, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the loss, Riverdale still got an impressive performance from Lawrence Tolbert, who picked up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The bulk of thosereceiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 71 yards. Another player making a difference was Ayron Mckinney, who threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Even though they lost, Riverdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 231 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Riverdale's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for North Clayton, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Riverdale will venture away from home to take on Redan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverdale is facing Redan at the right time seeing as Redan is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for North Clayton, they will square off against Mundy's Mill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. North Clayton will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Mundy's Mill will have lost three straight heading into Friday's game.
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