Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, East Hickman County couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 35-22 to the Riverside Panthers on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Matthew Wyatt was a one-man wrecking crew for Riverside as he threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes. A healthy portion of Wyatt's aerial production (80 yards to be exact) went to Jack Cupples, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
East Hickman County's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Riverside, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
East Hickman County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Riverside, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Huntingdon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Huntingdon will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Riverside surely won't give up without a fight.
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