After low-scoring totals in their previous seven contests, River Islands brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They walked away with a 46-35 victory over the Bret Harte Bullfrogs on Friday. The Riptide's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading River Islands to victory were Idrees ElFarra and Alex Henry III. ElFarra gained 284 total yards and three touchdowns, while Henry III rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Henry III showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 64 yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, River Islands was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 440 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
River Islands' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Bret Harte, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. River Islands will host Viewpoint at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bret Harte, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverbank at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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