- April 24, 2024
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Riverview's 56-25 win over Olympia is the team's first playoff win since 2004 (Sarasota).
Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer turned to their humorous sides after Riverview built a 49-point halftime lead against Olympia. The Rams went on to win 56-25.
Riverview sophomore quarterback Max Fisher throws a screen pass to freshman wideout Samari Smith in the second half of the Rams' 56-25 playoff win over Olympia.
Riverview freshman wide receiver Samari Smith waits for instruction on when to get back in the game. The Rams beat Olympia 56-25.
Riverview quarterback Mike Welcer scampers for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Rams' 56-25 home win over Olympia on Nov. 11.
Two Riverview defenders swallow up an Olympia runner short of the goal line. The Rams beat the Titans 56-25.
Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce adjusts his mouthpiece while chatting with senior wide receiver Mike Van Ness. The Rams beat Olympia 56-25.
The Riverview Kiltie Marching Band performs at halftime of the Rams' 56-25 home win over Olympia.
Sophomore running back Ali Boyce runs through the Olympia defense in his team's 56-25 win on Nov. 11.
Riverview senior quarterback Mike Welcer warms up before the second half of his team's 56-25 playoff win over Olympia
Junior safety Jamar Johnson had two interceptions in Riverview's 56-25 win over Olympia.
A Riverview defender prepares to lay the boom on an Olympia ballcarrier. The Rams beat the Titans 56-25.
Riverview coach Todd Johnson thought his team could exploit Olympia's rush defense.
He was right.
Senior quarterback Mike Welcer ran for 137 yards, sophomore running back Ali Boyce added 88 of his own, and the Rams took care of the Titans 56-25 on Friday night at the Ram Bowl.
Riverview led 49-0 at halftime. The second half was played with a running clock, and Riverview pulled its starters after Welcer ran for a 40-yard touchdown on the team's first possession of the third quarter.
The offense was rolling, but it got plenty of help from its defense and special teams. Sophomore Julian Lowenstein took a fumble 35 yards for a score, and senior Vince Sellers returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown. The Rams defense also forced Olympia quarterback Joe Milton, who holds scholarship offers from South Carolina and Iowa State, into three interceptions.
After the game, Johnson gave credit to his defensive backs for shutting down Olympia's deep passing game.
Olympia tried to begin the game with a surprise onside kick, but Riverview recovered. That turned out to be the beginning of the end for Olympia. Welcer ran for 37 yards on the game's first play from scrimmage, then hit Andrew Van Ness for a 14-yard touchdown later in the drive.
This was Riverview's first playoff victory since 2004, when they defeated Sarasota 23-0.
