If Riverdale Country was riding high fresh off their 46-0 takedown of Fieldston last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Riverdale Country Falcons took a 35-16 bruising from the Hackley Hornets on Saturday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Falcons, who until this match were averaging 12.33 points allowed.
When it comes to explaining why Riverdale Country lost, don't look at Ryan Cohen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown.
Riverdale Country wouldn't let Hackley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Riverdale Country can thank Jesse Horowitz and Bennett Bernard for forcing all of them.
Riverdale Country's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Hackley, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Riverdale Country will look to defend their home field on Friday against King at 3:30 p.m. Riverdale Country's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so King's offense will have their work cut out for them. Hackley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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