Riverdale hadn't done well against Lehigh recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Everything went the Riverdale Raiders' way against the Lehigh Lightning as the Riverdale Raiders made off with a 28-7 victory. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by 21 points or more this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Lovensky Blanchard and he. Blanchard rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries while he rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Cole Hayes's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 131 rushing yards. Coby Hayes got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Riverdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Riverdale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Carlton Williams and Hayes.
Riverdale pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Lehigh, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Riverdale will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Fort Myers at 7:30 p.m. Riverdale is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. Lehigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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