After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Northeastern, Riverside was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 victory over the Spencerville Bearcats. For the Pirates, this counts as revenge for the 24-21 win the Bearcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Gunner Carpenter and Tony Robinson. Carpenter gained 84 total yards while Robinson rushed for 48 yards and a pair of TDs.
Spencerville's loss came despite strong showings from Kolten Grigsby and Grady Smith. Grigsby rushed for 80 yards and one score on only 11 carries, while Smith threw for 31 yards and one touchdown.
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| 09/05/25 - Away | 28-14 W |
| 09/06/24 - Home | 21-24 L |
| 09/01/23 - Away | 45-10 W |
Riverside's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Spencerville, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Riverside and Spencerville will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Pirates are set to square off against their familiar foe Milton-Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Spencerville will take on rival Columbus Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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