On Friday, Roosevelt faced Bell in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Roosevelt Roughriders blew past the Bell Griffins, posting a 46-6 win on the road. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Roughriders.
Roosevelt got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was David Anderson out in front who threw for 139 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes. Another rusher making a difference was Deyon Smith, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Bell lost, don't look at Antonio Washington. Despite the final result, he picked up 39 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 85 yards.
Roosevelt's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Bell, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Roosevelt will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Washington at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bell, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on KIPP DC Legacy College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Bell's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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