Riverview has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 38-7, which was the final score in Riverview's tilt against Hall on Friday.
Meanwhile, Central Arkansas Christian is still winless after their game against Heber Springs on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 31-29. One positive for the Mustangs, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Central Arkansas Christian had strong showings from Connor Taylor, who gained 119 total yards and a touchdown, and Brody Vantilborg, who picked up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 72 yards.
Even though they lost, Central Arkansas Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Riverview's loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Central Arkansas Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Riverview against Central Arkansas Christian in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, as the team secured a 42-7 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Central Arkansas Christian's Tyler Williams, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Riverview to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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