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 residence, breaking the 35-game dropping streak that dated again to 2021. 
Friday evening was quite a lot of 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 sport since 2021, and the primary time the Eagles had opened the season with a win since 2014, after 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 children was all value it," Riverside coach Jeff Lee stated. "I received youngsters who’ve been right here for 3, 4 years, and quite a lot of them even stated that was the primary time they've been forward at halftime. , 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 massive play, a 40-yard go to offer 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 together with his toes, and, after all, his arm is respectable, and he proved it tonight. He hit the open guys, and once I get the ultimate stats posted, he'll be nicely 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. Recreation 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 nicely coached and can play laborious. I instructed 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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