The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Riverside roughs up Harvey
The Battle of Painesville again went to Riverside.
The visiting Beavers improved to 2-1 after they defeated Harvey, 41-6, on Sept. 7 at Jack Britt Stadium.
Things got started after Harvey went three and out on their first possession, and the Beavers striked first on a 32-yard TD catch by Nick Mlakar.
It became a 14-0 game on a 12yard touchdown run by Bilal Abdussatar. He also scored again with 30 seconds left in first quarter from 28 yards out.
After Riverside scored again midway through the second quarter, Harvey got on the board on Gil Kalina Hammond‘s 2-yard touchdown catch.
Riverside’s Joseph Robinson caught a 54yard touchdown pass to make it 34-6. The Beavers closed out the scoring on Patrick Gonzalez’s 10-yard touchdown run.
Top players
Riverside >> Andrew Keller completed 8 of his 13 passes for 152 yards; Running back Abdussatar carried the ball four times for 58 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Harvey >> Devon Holbert had six carries for 21 yards
Stat attack
The Beavers had 386 total yards.
They said it
RIVERSIDE COACH DAVE BORS » “We’ve been doing a good job coming out of the gate and starting off on a right note. Our guys were ready to play, and the crosstown rivalry means a lot to both communities.” RUNNING BACK ABDUSSATAR » “I just saw every single hole and just exploded. We really took care of business tonight.”