After flying high against Ravenna last Friday, Roosevelt came back down to earth. The Rough Riders were dealt a 42-7 loss at the hands of the Streetsboro Rockets on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Rough Riders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio football rankings (they are ranked 412th, while the Rockets are ranked 138th).
Streetsboro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Janiere Cook led the charge by rushing for 158 yards and three scores while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Cook a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Logan Fincham, who rushed for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries.
Roosevelt's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Streetsboro, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will host Ellet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Streetsboro, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Alliance at 7:00 p.m.
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