Several Tigers Commit to Continuing Their Collegiate Careers

Seven Riverside City College football players have committed to playing at the next level after helping the Tigers win their second 3C2A Championship in four seasons.

Christian Perry is headed to the University of Hawaii, while Bryce Strong and Jessie Campbell will team up at McNeese State. Jadon Furubotten will continue his collegiate career at Old Dominion and Edward Gilds is headed to Lamar University. Kavon Baptiste will look to fit in with the defense at Stephen F. Austin, while Earnest McDaniel joins the roster at the University of Nebraska – Kearney.

Perry, a sophomore offensive lineman, was a key member of the Tiger offensive line, limiting opponents to 26 sacks on the year and helping Riverside average 522.6 total offensive yards per game. Following the season, he was named to the All-Region III and All-National League, Southern Division offensive teams.

Strong, a sophomore running back, finished the year with 18 touchdowns, including 16 rushing touchdowns (third-most in the state). He averaged 8.3 points per game and 148.9 all-purpose yards per game and earned All-American, all-region and all-conference honors.

Campbell finished the year with nine touchdowns, including one for 98 yards, and earned himself all-region and all-conference recognition. The sophomore wide receiver had 38 receptions on the year for 601 yards, averaging 46.2 yards per game and 15.8 yards per catch.

Furbotten, a sophomore offensive lineman, was another big man limiting opponents' defense's access to Riverside's quarterback.

Gilds, a sophomore defensive back, finished the year with 66 total tackles, including 22 solo efforts. He also had one forced fumble, one interception and seven breakups.

Baptiste, a sophomore defensive back, grabbed All-National-Southern League defensive honors after finishing the year with three interceptions for 61 yards. He also had 26 total tackles, and nine breakups on the year.

McDaniel, a sophomore wide receiver, had 26 receptions on the year for 332 yards, averaging 30.2 yards per game. He scored three touchdowns, including one for 36 yards.