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Aug 30 12:00 PM
Football
vs Long Beach
Sep 06 12:00 PM
Football
at Golden West
Sep 13 12:00 PM
Football
at Canyons
Sep 20 12:00 PM
Football
vs Saddleback
Sep 27 12:00 PM
Football
vs Palomar
Oct 11 TBA
Football
at Chaffey
Oct 18 6:00 PM
Football
at Southwestern
Oct 25 12:00 PM
Football
vs Mt. San Jacinto
Nov 01 TBA
Football
at El Camino
Nov 08 12:00 PM
Football
vs San Diego Mesa
Nov 22 TBA
Football
at SCFA Playoffs
SCFA Playoffs Round 1
Nov 29 TBA
Football
at SCFA Playoffs
SCFA Playoffs Round 2
Dec 06 TBA
Football
at SCFA Championship
SCFA Championship
Dec 13 TBA
Football
at 3C2A State Championship
Sep 07 Final
Football
44
vs #23 Long Beach
21
Sep 14 Final
Football
36
at #8 Golden West
37
Sep 21 Final
Football
70
at #16 El Camino
45
Sep 28 Final
Football
52
vs Palomar
14
Oct 05 Final
Football
76
vs #21 Mt. San Jacinto
16
Homecoming
Oct 19 Final
Football
62
at Grossmont
10
Oct 26 Final
Football
69
vs Southwestern
3
Nov 02 Final
Football
63
at #13 Saddleback
46
$15 General Admission, $10 Seniors (60+) Children (6-12) Veterans (ID), Parking $5
Nov 09 Final
Football
62
vs #6 San Diego Mesa
41
Nov 16 Final
Football
41
at #18 Fullerton
22
$10 Regular Admission; $5 children 6-12, seniors 55+, FC students with ID
Nov 30 Final
Football
37
vs #8 San Diego Mesa
30
SCFA Semifinals
Dec 07 Final
Football
35
at #1 Mt. San Antonio
37
SCFA Championship
Sep 02 Final
Football
45
at Long Beach
40
Sep 09 Final
Football
40
vs Golden West
15
Sep 16 Final
Football
45
vs El Camino
6
Sep 23 Final
Football
45
at Palomar
44
Escondido High School
Sep 30 Final
Football
41
at Mt. San Jacinto
17
@The Stadium at Menifee
Oct 14 Final
Football
63
vs Grossmont
0
Oct 21 Final
Football
61
at Southwestern
0
Oct 28 Final
Football
39
vs Saddleback
0
Nov 04 Final
Football
38
at San Diego Mesa
13
Nov 11 Final
Football
16
vs Fullerton
17
Nov 25 Final
Football
51
at Mt. San Antonio
48
Southern California Regional Playoffs / Semifinals
Dec 02 Final
Football
45
at Ventura
26
SCFA Championship
Dec 09 Final
Football
24
vs San Mateo
21
3C2A State Championship
Photo by Bobby R. Hester
Photo by Bobby R. Hester

Second Half Defense, Heavy Running Pave Way for No. 2 Football

While acting as one of the three undefeated teams in the state, the No. 2 Tigers faced a deficit at halftime against the Southwestern College Jaguars that put their unscathed mark in jeopardy. Riverside trailed for the first time this season entering into the locker room, but a 27 point second half and a flawless defense paved the way to victory on Saturday by the final score of 34-12.

The Riverside defense was as stout as ever as they held the Jaguars to 304 yards of offense including a mere 67 yards on the ground. It is the second-consecutive contest that Riverside has held their opponents to under 15 total points. Despite allowing all 12 points in the second quarter, the Tigers rebounded in the second half to force five punts and capped the game on Southwestern's final drive via interception compliments of freshman corner back Kylen Ross. Four of the six unsuccessful drives were three and outs.

Sophomore Zechariah Holifield was a magnet to the ball as he recorded nine tackles with eight of them acting as solo stops. Sophomore safety Isaia PaoPao followed with eight stops in his return from injury, while freshman Shawn Dourseau continued to make an impact with six tackles and one pass break up.

Offensively, Riverside was run heavy in their attack as seen in 41 attempts for 236 yards. Two scores came on the ground while two touchdowns came through the aerial attack.  Freshman quarterback Jacob Barlage was the root to both levels of weaponry.

Barlage embodied a true dual quarterback as he went 9-for-12 with 212 passing yards and one passing touchdown. In addition, he carted the rock four times for 28 yards and two scores. It is the third time this season he has recorded at least one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown.

Freshman slot back Dylan Laurent was the recipient of Barlage's touchdown pass. They connected for a seven-yard score to cap a nine play, 71-yard drive to put Riverside up 31-12 late in the third quarter. Sophomore quarterback Mike Irwin, who started under center, had a below average game but was responsible for the Tiger's opening six points. He located freshman wide receiver Isaiah Leeth for a 12-yard touchdown. It is Leeth's second-straight contest with a score and sixth-straight game with at least one reception.

Freshman Ricardo Chavez put his talents on display in the fourth quarter as he etched the final six points on the board for the Tigers. He booted home a 27-yarder backed by a 22-yard chip shot to seal a 34-12 victory.

Riverside (8-0, 3-0) will return home for their final guaranteed contest of the regular season against the Orange Coast College Pirates. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m.