
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The monkey is off Riverside's again.
The Eagles offense scored 36 factors en path to a 36-6 win over Cross Keys at house, breaking the 35-game dropping streak that dated again to 2021.
Friday night time was loads of firsts in a very long time for the Eagles. It was the primary win in 4 years, the primary time they’d scored over 30 factors in a recreation since 2021, and the primary time the Eagles had opened the season with a win since 2014, once they beat Fellowship Christian.
The Eagles led 24-0 at halftime, additionally a primary in a very long time.
"Simply to see the happiness of the followers, college directors, and the youngsters was all price it," Riverside coach Jeff Lee stated. "I acquired children who’ve been right here for 3, 4 years, and loads of them even stated that was the primary time they've been forward at halftime. You already know, I feel final yr we acquired forward within the second half of two video games. And so, , to see their faces. I imply, that's why I do that. I imply, it’s enjoyable. It was enjoyable simply to see the fruits of their work repay."
JJ Blackwell had a giant night time for the Eagles, accounting for 3 TDs, one fumble restoration within the endzone, and two landing passes, together with a 64-yard strike to Michael Omeh to push the Eagles forward 24-0 within the second quarter. Within the second half, Blackwell linked with Max Vegas on one other massive play, a 40-yard cross to present the Eagles a 36-6 lead.
"We didn't have a lot for him deliberate tonight," Lee stated. "I imply, extra than simply managing the sport. However he can do lots along with his toes, and, in fact, his arm is respectable, and he proved it tonight. He hit the open guys, and after I get the ultimate stats posted, he'll be properly over 100 yards passing."
Luke Allsbroke highlighted the protection with an interception within the first half. It arrange Jacques Chiller's 13-yard TD run.
Riverside will journey to Lanier Christian on Thursday. Sport time is ready for 7:30 p.m.
Lee stated LCA is an excellent crew and hopes his crew can construct on Friday night time's win.
"They beat Lakeview final Saturday," he stated. "So, we all know they're good. They’ve good gamers, are properly coached and can play onerous. I advised our bunch tonight that we'll get again at it on Monday and see if we are able to make it one other 1-0 week."