Riverdale can finally bid farewell to their 19-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 22-21 victory over the Stone Mountain Pirates. The Raiders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dereon Heard went supernova for Riverdale, rushing for 206 yards on only 13 carries. Heard's longest rush was for an incredible 92 yards.
Riverdale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Devon Webb. Webb is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Riverdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Riverdale's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for Stone Mountain, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8.
Riverdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stone Mountain, they will host Salem at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stone Mountain is facing Salem at the right time seeing as Salem is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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