Sidney Lehman scored twice in the first quarter to take a 14-0 lead, but Riverside responded before halftime when Charlie Varian scored on a rushing touchdown to cut the deficit to 14-6.
The Pirates continued their comeback in the second half as Varian connected with Khai Johnson for a touchdown pass. Jake Foreman caught the two-point conversion pass from Varian to tie the game at 14-14.
In the fourth quarter, Johnson broke through for a seven-yard rushing touchdown to put Riverside in front. The Pirates added a successful point-after conversion to secure the 22-14 victory.
Riverside’s second-half rally capped a memorable season for the Pirates, who finished 7-1 after showing resilience and determination in their season finale.
Thank you to the Riverside Junior High football team and coaching staff for their dedication and contributions to the local sports community throughout the season.
