By: Chloe Spradley

On November 3rd, the Riverdale football team played Briarfield Academy in round 2 of playoffs. The Rebels went into the game determined and excited, but unfortunately, Briarfield took home the win 42-36. The Rebels have had an outstanding season, and even though they didn’t make it to the championship, everyone is still very proud of their progress this season.

On offense was quarterback Ryder Huddleston with 110 passing yards, 7/12 throws, and 1 touchdown. On the receiving end of those throws were Ashton Almond with 2 catches, 30 yards, and 1 touchdown, Kyle Guillory with 1 catch and 21 yards, Landen Barrett with 2 catches and 20 yards, and Kaidyn Williams with 2 catches and 39 yards.

Rushing offense for the Rebels were Guillory with 16 carries and 79 yards, Huddleston with 20 carries, 120 yards, and 1 touchdown, and Williams with 7 carries, 66 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

Defense for the Rebels was Guillory with 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, and 1 interception; Barrett with 5 solo tackles and 2 assists (3 TFL); Williams with 4 solo tackles and 3 assists; Huddleston with 3 solos and 1 assist (1 TFL); Hayden Hillman with 1 solo and 1 assist; and Almond with 2 solos and 2 assists (1 TFL). Tanner Carlisle, Zane Givens, Jaxon Gates, Cannon Adams, Caleb Dabbs, and John Windham were also there on defense for the Rebels.

These boys played an amazing season, and we are so proud of them!