Two dominant signal callers in Jaidan Delaune and King Boylston are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Riverside Generals will be playing at home against the ED White Commanders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverside has given up an average of 30.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Riverside is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Bolles on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Generals were beaten by the Bulldogs 45-14. While losing is never fun, the Generals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 11th).
Even if they lost, Riverside's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Josh Roberts, Victor Burks, and Marvin Butler, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, ED White was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 45-41 to Oakleaf. The contest marked the Commanders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Riverside will have to contain Nick Roberson as he made an impact in ED White's last game. He picked up 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Rontrez Loyd, who rushed for 86 yards and one TD.
ED White's defeat dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Riverside and ED White were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in October of 2024, but Riverside came up empty-handed after a 21-20 defeat. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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