Riverside had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by the South Charleston Black Eagles at home to the tune of 56-20 on Friday. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Malakhi Hope continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 283 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 88-yard run. Roland Ford was in the mix as well, providing Riverside with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Riverside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Riverside's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for South Charleston, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverside will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Woodrow Wilson at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. South Charleston also won't see the field for a while: their next matchis against St. Albans at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th.
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