Soccer: Riverside breaks 35-game shedding streak with win over Cross Keys – AccessWDUN

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 shedding streak that dated again to 2021. 
Friday evening was numerous firsts in a very long time for the Eagles. It was the primary win in 4 years, the primary time that they had 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, faculty directors, and the children was all value it," Riverside coach Jeff Lee stated. "I received children who’ve been right here for 3, 4 years, and numerous them even stated that was the primary time they've been forward at halftime. You already know, I feel final 12 months we received forward within the second half of two video games. And so, you understand, 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 an enormous evening 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 related with Max Vegas on one other large play, a 40-yard move 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 loads together with his ft, and, in fact, his arm is first rate, 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 group and hopes his group can construct on Friday evening'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 arduous. I informed our bunch tonight that we'll get again at it on Monday and see if we will make it one other 1-0 week." 
 

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