Riverside had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell to the Greenbrier East Spartans 24-20. The Warriors just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Riverside still got an impressive performance from Malakhi Hope, who rushed for 180 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. Hope really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Backing up that air attack was Malique Thomas, who rushed for 86 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverside will face off against Oak Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Greenbrier East, they will square off against Woodrow Wilson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015.
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