The home team had won the previous five meetings between Riverheads and Stuarts Draft, and Stuarts Draft kept the tradition alive. The Gladiators took a hard 29-13 fall against the Cougars on Friday. The Gladiators were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Kendal Edwards threw for 53 yards on five of eight attempts. Jackson Fitzgerald was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards. On the ground, Preston McCauley rushed for 40 yards.
Derrick Moore was the offensive standout of the match as he rushed for 103 yards and one score on only 13 carries.
Riverheads now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Stuarts Draft, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverheads will take on Buffalo Gap at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Stuarts Draft, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Rockbridge County at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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