Riverdale Sends Lincoln County Home in Second Round of Play-Offs  

11-11-06   The Riverdale Warriors will advance to the quarter finals of the TSSAA play-offs next week after a 27-9 win over the Lincoln County Falcons.  The Warriors capitalized on two early Falcon mistakes to run the score to 14-0 with 3 minutes left in the first quarter. That would be all the Warriors needed to move on in the play-offs.  Riverdale will play host to the No. 2 seed from region 4-5A Smyrna Bulldogs in a rematch from week 8. The Warriors won  49-0 over the Bulldogs who were picked to win the region this year. 

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Eugene Goree and Scott Thomas Nominated for American General Mr. Football Awards 

Eugene Goree Career Stats	Scott Thomas Career Stats

11-8-06     Senior defensive tackle Eugene Goree and senior quarterback Scott Thomas have both been nominated for the American General Mr. Football Award given every year to the best lineman and back in the State of Tennessee. Eugene Goree is a two year starter for the Warriors and is the second leading tackler through the first 10 games with 49 tackles, 7 tackles for loss and 3 sacks. Goree is an anchor at his defensive tackle position on a Warrior defense that is giving up less than 10 points  per game and 2.8 yards per rush.  Scott Thomas has started at quarterback for the last two years and led the Warriors to a semi-final berth in his first year as a Warrior starter. Thomas has rushed for more than 1,743 yards and thrown for 1,558 yards and accounted for 32 touchdowns in his two years as a starter for Riverdale. The nomination of Thomas and Goree brings the total number of Mr. Football candidates to 17 for the Warriors since 1992. There have been 8 Warriors that have gone on to win this prestigious award.  

Riverdale Earns 7 of Top 11 Spots in The Murfreesboro Post's Top 10 Murfreesboro High School Football Teams

11-8-06     Riverdale earned 7 of the top 11 spots in the Murfreesboro Post's Top 10 Murfreesboro High School Football Teams.  The top team on the list is the 1970 Central High School team that was 12-0, state champions, and signed 26 players to college scholarships.  Riverdale earned the next four spots with the 1994, 2004, 2001, and 1997 state championship teams. Many have argued that the 1994 Warrior team was the best the state has ever seen.  This was the first team to bring home a state championship to Warrior Drive. The 1994 team scored 66 points on the season with their defense while giving up only 58 to their opponents all year and producing 7 shutouts. The 1994 Warriors beat Germantown in the old Clinic Bowl 14-10.  The 2004 team can be compared with both the 1970 Central team and the 1994 Riverdale team.  The 2004 team scored 666 points for the season, 44 points per game, which is the most in school history.  Their defense held opponents scoreless in 9 games and gave up only 7 points per game.  Teams will always be compared to each other over history and discussed in grocery stores and barber shops throughout the city of Murfreesboro.  Which one is the best? Only you can decide. 

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Riverdale vs Lincoln County Game Preview - 2nd Round of the TSSAA Play-Offs 

11-8-06     The Riverdale Warriors will host the Falcons of Lincoln County for the 2nd round of the TSSAA  play-offs.  Lincoln County comes into this game looking to avenge a 39-7 loss to the Warriors back in week 3 of the season. Riverdale's last meet Lincoln County in the play-offs back in 2003 when the Warriors dashed any hopes of the then #1 ranked Falcons had on winning a state championship.  Kick-off is set for 7:00 at Tomahawk Stadium.

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Warriors Whip Warren County 54-3 in First Round of Play-Offs 

11-4-06     The Riverdale Warriors took care of business in the first round of the play-offs with a 54-3 win over the #4 seed Warren County Pioneers. Jeremy McClain's 11-yard touchdown run with just 1:21 in the first quarter started the scoring and he added a 13-yard scoring run and a diving grab in the end zone on a 29-yard pass from senior quarterback Scott Thomas with just over two minutes remaining in the half. McClain added a fourth touchdown, on an 8-yard pass from Thomas, in the second half and intercepted a pass late in the game.

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Riverdale vs Warren County Game Preview - 1st Round of the TSSAA Play-Offs 

10-30-06     The Riverdale Warriors (9-1, 7-0) will welcome the Pioneers of Warren County to Tomahawk Stadium this Friday for the first round of the 2006 TSSAA play-offs.  The Warriors last faced Warren County (6-4, 2-3) in 1998 when the two teams were in the same region. Riverdale won that game 51-0. Warren County, the No. 4 seed in region 3-5A,  is coming off a 28-7 loss to Coffee County.

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Riverdale Playoff Shirts on Sale Now

10-30-05    Order your 2005 Riverdale Warrior Playoff  now.  The shirts are black, long-sleeved, and are $15.00 each. Do not order one for your football player or cheerleader.   They will be receiving one already.  Riverdale  wanted to make the shirts available to the parents, students, and fans. They are available in sizes youth small through adult 4X.

Riverdale Wins 77th Consecutive Region Game with 34-14 Victory in Annual Battle of the 'Boro 

10-28-06     Streaks alive!! The 34-14 win over Oakland in the 36th edition of the Battle of the 'Boro was Riverdale's 8th straight over the Patriots, their 35th consecutive win over a county team, and the Warriors 77th consecutive region/district win.  Riverdale's defense strangled the Patriot run game, giving up only minus 3 yards on the ground. The Warriors (9-1, 7-0) will host Warren county, the No. 4 seed from region 3-5A, in the first round of the play-offs next Friday at 7:00.

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2006 TSSAA Play-Off Possibilities  

10-24-06     The TSSAA has posted all the possibilities for the 2006 play-offs.  There are not many possibilities in four of the eight 5A regions and region 7-5A is set, but regions 5, 6, and 8 are still a mess, with numerous scenarios to be played out this Friday.  In Region 4-5A Riverdale is first and has secured home field advantage throughout the first four rounds. The Smyrna vs. Lebanon winner is second and the loser is third.  LaVergne is fourth unless LaVergne loses and Oakland wins, in which case Oakland is fourth.

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Riverdale vs Oakland Game Preview 

10-23-06     The Riverdale Warriors (8-1, 6-0) will travel across town this Friday to face the Oakland Patriots in the 33rd annual "Battle of the 'Boro".  This tradition rich battle is the oldest  rivalry in the city of Murfreesboro.   Riverdale owns a 26-9 lead in the series and could tie a series record of eight consecutive wins with a victory over the Patriots this week. 

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Warriors Win Region 4-5A Championship with 30-10 Win Over Lebanon 

10-21-06     Along with clinching the top seed for the upcoming playoffs, Riverdale won its 76th straight region/district regular-season game, 22nd straight home game and 11th straight over Lebanon.  Trailing 3-0 with just more than five minutes remaining until halftime, the fifth-ranked Warriors (8-1, 6-0 in Region 4-5A) scored the next 23 points, the last six on a 37-yard fumble return for a touchdown by junior Trent Gander.  Next week Riverdale will travel to Oakland for the 33rd annual Battle of the 'Boro.

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Riverdale vs Lebanon Game Preview 

10-19-06     Riverdale can lock down their 16th consecutive region/district championship, assure their self first place in Region 4-5A and home field advantage throughout the 2006 play-offs with a win over Lebanon this week.  Lebanon can finish first in the region if they can win the next two games against Riverdale and Smyrna.  The Blue Devils (6-2, 4-1) have only one loss in the region and that was to Blackman on September 29th. The Warriors will recognize their seniors football players, cheerleaders, dance team members and band members this Friday at 7:00 during Senior Night Activities. 

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Aydelott Named Titans Coach of the Week  

10-16-06     Riverdale first year coach Ron Aydelott was named Tennessee Titans High School Coach of the Week after his Warriors beat Smyrna 49-0.  Aydelott more than had his Warriors ready to play as they dominated the game offensively, piling up a season-high 492 yards rushing while not attempting a single pass play. The Warriors defense was equally dominant, yielding only 105 total yards on Smyrna's home field.

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Different Year, Different Coach, Same Result - Warriors Win 49-0 

10-14-06     The #6 ranked Smyrna Bulldogs entered Friday's game against the Warriors with high hopes for a win and  Riverdale handed them their worst loss in the history of the series.  The Warrior defense held the high powered Smyrna offense to only 105 total yards and 5 first downs, most of that came in the fourth quarter when the game was well out of hand.  Riverdale's offense amassed 494 yards on the ground and never attempted a pass, and never needed to.  The Warriors run their region/district winning streak to 75 and their winning streak over county opponents to 34 games. Riverdale will host Lebanon next Friday.  

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Riverdale vs Smyrna Game Preview 

10-11-06     The game that has been marked on everyone's calendar is finally here.  The Warriors will travel to Smyrna (6-1) to battle for what will in all likelihood determine the Region 4-5A champion.  This will be the 17th meeting between these two county foes.  Riverdale carries a 74 game region winning streak into Friday nights match-up and has never lost to the Bulldogs in 16 games.  Get there early to get a seat, the visitors side is small and there is a record crowd expected for this region showdown. 

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Stingy Riverdale Defense Whips Wildcats

9-30-06     One first down and 34 yards total offense is all the Wildcats could manage against a stingy Warrior defense.  Riverdale pitched their first shutout of the season and rolled to a 31-0 win.  The Warriors gained 344 total yards offense led by senior Scott Thomas' 120 yards rushing and 21 yards through the air. Riverdale will travel to Smyrna (6-1) next to face a  Bulldog team that is picked to win region 4-5A. 

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Riverdale vs Wilson Central Game Preview 

9-25-06     The Riverdale Warriors will begin the final leg of their 2006 region 4-5A schedule this Friday when Wilson Central visits Tomahawk Stadium. The Warriors hold a 3-0 lead in this short series. The Wildcats return four starters on both sides of the ball from last years 10-2 team and brings a 1-4 record into this match-up.  This weeks game will be the CSS High School Game of the Week for the Middle Tennessee area.  

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Riverdale Pounds Dickson County

9-23-06     Riverdale ran their home winning streak to 20 games with a 28-6 win over non-region for Dickson County.  The Warriors held a powerful 4-0 Cougar  team to their lowest offensive output of the year, giving up only 164 yards total offense and 6 points on a blustery homecoming night.  Riverdale gained 335 yards rushing on 51 carries and 48 yards through the air.  The Warriors will enter their remaining region schedule this Friday as they host Wilson Central. 

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Riverdale vs Dickson County Game Preview 

9-20-06     Riverdale will welcome Dickson County to Tomahawk Stadium for  homecoming 2006. The Cougars will bring an unblemished 4-0 record into this weeks match-up.  They are tied for first place in region 6-5A and  fresh off of a 31-7 trashing of Columbia.  The last time Dickson County visited Tomahawk Stadium, in 2003, they were 4-0 and handed the Warriors there last home loss.  Kick-off is set for 7:30 with homecoming activities taking place at halftime.

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Warriors Run Over Wolverines

9-16-06     The Riverdale running attack clicked on all cylinders amassing 495 yards on the ground in a 49-14 win over host LaVergne. Scot Thomas gained 171 yards on 16 carries and 1 touchdown while Jeremy McClain ran for 124 yards on 14 carries and 2 touchdowns. The Warriors ran their region winning streak to 73 with the win. Riverdale will host Dickson County for homecoming this week in their last non-region regular season match-up in 2006. 

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Riverdale vs LaVergne Game Preview 

9-11-06     The Riverdale Warriors will be back in region action as they travel to the "Den" to take on the LaVergne Wolverines. LaVergne will bring a 2-2 win/loss record and an impressive 32-10 win over Glencliff into this weeks match up with the Warriors. Riverdale holds a 9-0 lead in this short series. Kick-off will be at 7:30.

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Riverdale Defense Stifles Falcons

9-9-06     The Warrior defense held Lincoln County in check allowing no first downs and minus 6 yards total offense in the first half of a 39-7 win over the host Falcons. The Riverdale offense racked 290 yards rushing, led by Monte Newsom's 111 yards rushing on 5 carries. Jeremy McClain answered the only Falcon score by returning the ensuing kick-off 96 yards to pay dirt.  The Warriors will travel to LaVergne next week.

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Riverdale vs Lincoln County Game Preview 

9-5-06     Riverdale will travel to the "Pit" this Friday for a non-region rivalry  with the Falcons of Lincoln County. The Falcons and the Warriors bring identical 2-1 records into this series that dates back to 1972. Riverdale holds a slight 20-14 edge in the series. Lincoln County senior tailback Jeremy Ramsey is questionable for Friday’s game. Ramsey left Friday’s game against Warren County after he injured his jaw. Lincoln County  held on to beat the Pioneers 17-0.

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Warriors Smother Blaze 41-7, Run Region Win Streak to 72

9-2-06     Riverdale is still Blackman's daddy. The Warriors beat the Blaze 41-0 to run the region win streak to 72 straight games. Riverdale racked up 22 first downs only giving  up 3 to Blackman and scored 21 second quarter points, including a 20 yard pass to Rydell Mayes with 19 seconds left on the clock. The Warriors have never lost to the Blaze in 8 games. Riverdale will travel to Lincoln County next week to face the Falcons in their season opener in the "Pit".

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Riverdale vs Blackman Game Preview 

8-31-06     The Riverdale Warriors will host region 4-5A foe Blackman this Friday at Tomahawk Stadium. The Warriors have never lost to the Blaze in the seven games that have been played since 2001. Riverdale has out scored Blackman 163-13 over the last three meetings and won the last meeting in 2005 63-0. Kick-off is set for 7:30. 

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Warriors Give Up Hail Mary, Suffer First Loss  33-27

8-26-06     In what can be described as a surreal moment, Riverdale (1-1) gave up a 49 yard Hail Mary pass with 3 seconds left on the clock and fell to McCallie (1-0) 33-27. The Warriors gained 452 yards rushing on 55 carries and controlled 15 of the first 16 minutes in the second half but could not stop University of Tennessee commitment B.J. Coleman and the McCallie air attack when the game was on the line. The Warriors will try to get back on the winning track as Blackman will visit Tomahawk Stadium for a region 4-5A showdown. 

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McCallie Game Moved to Finley Stadium  

8-22-06     The Riverdale vs McCallie game set for this Friday, has been moved to  Finley Stadium in downtown Chattanooga. The game was originally set for Spears Stadium on the campus of McCallie High School but was moved to accommodate a lager than expected crowd. Gates will open at 6:15 and visitors will sit on the North side of the stadium opposite the press box. Tickets for the game will be $5 and parking options will be available at varied costs around the stadium. 

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Warriors Ranked #1 in First Associated Press Poll 

8-22-06    Riverdale was ranked #1 in the initial state Associated Press poll that was released today. The Warriors received four of 10 first-place votes. Oak Ridge had three. Ravenwood, No. 4 Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett and No. 5 (tie) Franklin each had one. 

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Riverdale vs McCallie Game Preview 

8-21-06     Riverdale will travel to Chattanooga to face a McCallie Blue Tornado team that  returns 11 starters from last years 8-3 team, 6 on the offensive side and 5 on defense. The Blue Tornado will start 3 pre-season all state players, including University of Tennessee commitment B.J. Coleman at quarterback. This is only the second meeting between these two schools. Riverdale won the last meeting 21-20 in the first round of the 1993 play-offs. Kick-off is set for 7:30 EDT at Finley Stadium in downtown Chattanooga.

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Warriors Win Opener

8-21-06     The Warriors won their 2006 season opener against a much improved Siegel team. Riverdale overcame a 7-0 Siegel lead late in the first half when Sr. quarterback Scott Thomas connected with Sr. tight end Rydell Mayes for a 50 yard touchdown pass. Junior half back Paul Boykin upped the score to 14-7 on a 8 yard run. Thomas connected with Jr. wide receiver Julius Worthington for a 27yard touchdown to put the game out of reach for the Warriors. Riverdale will travel next week to play Division II McCallie. 

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Riverdale vs Siegel Game Preview 

8-17-06     The Riverdale Warriors will kick-off a new era of football this Friday night when the Siegel Stars visit Tomahawk Stadium. Coach Ron Aydelott will make his debut at the Warrior helm. Riverdale leads this short series 3-0 and has only give up 3 points in those three games. Stars Coach David Watson brings a much improved Siegel team to Riverdale for a 7:30 Kick-off.

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Riverdale Will Travel to McCallie For Week 1 Match-up

Worthington Kilbourne Backs Out of Game Contract, Riverdale Looking for Game