The Hackley Hornets will head out to square off against the Riverdale Country Falcons at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hackley's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Riverdale Country's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Hackley is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 36 points last Saturday, they were much more limited against Poly Prep Country Day on Friday. They were beaten by the Blue Devils 35-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Hornets were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Riverdale Country took on Fieldston on Friday. The Falcons were the clear victors by a 27-7 margin over the Eagles. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Riverdale Country's win came from a few key players Hackley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ryan Cohen, who rushed for 94 yards and one score on only 12 carries, and also picked up 44 receiving yards and one TD. Another player making a difference was Will Nemo, who threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Riverdale Country's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Hackley, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Everything came up roses for Hackley against Riverdale Country in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 33-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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