Rams celebrate Homecoming with win

The Riverview High football team won its second game of the season Oct. 9.

  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 11:06 a.m. October 12, 2015
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The Riverview High football team notched its second win of the season with a 40-16 victory versus Hillsborough Riverview in Class 8A-District 6 action Oct. 9. 

The host Rams took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on an 10-yard run by Areon Green. Sarasota Riverview extended its lead in the second quarter when quarterback Dominic Caldwell connected with Riley Matthews for an 8-yard touchdown. 

Hillsborough Riverview made a 25-yard field goal late in the second quarter for its first points of the game. 

The Rams responded on their ensuing possession when running back Ali Boyce scored from 7 yards out to give Sarasota Riverview a 21-3 halftime lead. 

Sarasota Riverview scored three touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 40-3 lead. Caldwell connected with Vince Sellers, Jr. for a 44-yard strike. O’Shea Grant then added a 7 yard touchdown run. Chris Mercandetti recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and returned it 33 yards for a score. 

With the win, Sarasota Riverview improved to 2-1 in the district. 

 

Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
The Riverview High football team won its Homecoming game Oct. 9.
The Riverview High football team won its Homecoming game Oct. 9.
Riverview quarterback Dominic Caldwell hands the ball off to Ali Boyce during the Rams opening possession.
Riverview quarterback Dominic Caldwell hands the ball off to Ali Boyce during the Rams opening possession.
Riverview running back Areon Green carries the ball for a first down.
Riverview running back Areon Green carries the ball for a first down.
Riverview running back Areon Green races down the middle of the field for a big gain in the first half.
Riverview running back Areon Green races down the middle of the field for a big gain in the first half.
Senior Brett Napier is one of Riverview's wide receivers.
Senior Brett Napier is one of Riverview's wide receivers.
Riverview quarterback Dominic Caldwell helped lead the Rams to their second win of the season.
Riverview quarterback Dominic Caldwell helped lead the Rams to their second win of the season.
Riverview wide receiver Riley Matthews caught an 8-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Riverview wide receiver Riley Matthews caught an 8-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
Andrew VanNess congratulates Riley Matthews following Matthews' touchdown catch.
Andrew VanNess congratulates Riley Matthews following Matthews' touchdown catch.
Rams safety Chris Mercendetti attempts to wrap up a Hillsborough Riverview running back.
Rams safety Chris Mercendetti attempts to wrap up a Hillsborough Riverview running back.
Senior Trequan Washington returns a punt in the first half.
Senior Trequan Washington returns a punt in the first half.
Running back Ali Boyce scored on a 7-yard carry late in the second quarter.
Running back Ali Boyce scored on a 7-yard carry late in the second quarter.
Seniors D.J. Bryant and Alyssa Snider were crowned this year's Homecoming king and queen.
Seniors D.J. Bryant and Alyssa Snider were crowned this year's Homecoming king and queen.
The Riverview Kiltie Marching Band performed the National Anthem before kickoff.
The Riverview Kiltie Marching Band performed the National Anthem before kickoff.

 

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