After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Independence, Providence was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Rocky River Ravens, posting a 45-15 win on the road. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Ravens are ranked 212th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of Providence's victory came down to the chemistry between Jackson Debe and his top target Otavio Oliveira. Debe threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt while Oliveira picked up 207 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Oliveira was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards. Providence also got a significant boost from Davi Caixeta, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 93 yards.
Providence's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Rocky River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against Garinger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Providence will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Rocky River, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Independence at 7:00 p.m. Independence knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Rocky River likes a good challenge.
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