Riverdale High School - Lance and Shield Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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Play-Offs Moving into the first round of the playoffs, the Warriors had a second meeting with Lincoln County. Things did not look hopeful going into the game -W-Rias Bennett and Mike Smith were both limited in play due to injuries. However, school spirit was high, and the Warriors were determined not to lose twice to the Falcons. Sure enough, Riverdale scored three times, and although they did not get any of the extra points, the Warriors managed to completely shut out the Falcons, 18-0. Another outstanding aspect of this game was that Rias Bennett passed the 1,000 yard mark despite his limited play. After this victory, Riverdale moved to the second round in the playoffs to meet Rhea County. Unfortunately, the Warriors were not so successful this timeg Rhea County won 6-0. However, Riverdale played an admirable game against the team which went on to place second in the state playoffs. The Warriors had a good year. They beat Oakland and won the school bragging rights for a year. They won the district title, and advanced two rounds into the playoffs, one round more than Oakland did. The Warriors finished the year, including playoffs, 8-3g this admirable record reflects Riverdale,s outstanding football team and coaching staff. 1 '. v-1 AM . W., The offensive line makes it easy to see why our team beat Lincoln County during the play Warrior Freshman Football Team itil rw if iuwaluvi aww-W-err .f., I ..,r ,,,,,,,,V Freshman Football Teamm Row one: Darrell Johns, Mike Rigot, Chesterfield, Charles Lillard Dane Paone Curry Davis Paul Plant James Thompson, Chip Smith, Bo Jones, Butch Jones, Joe Geren, Gary Row three: Scott Brown, Dirk Jarrett Jeff Davis David Carlson K Abrams, Larry Osborne, Keith Sneed. Row two: Meddrick Daniel, Matt Ashley, Jack Cooper, Jeff Bratcher Bruce Dolberry Miller, Richard Pearl, Chad Phillips, Ben Dotson, Marcus Petway, Robert l78fAthletics

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WV , Clinton Non-conference Clinton from East Tennes- see provided too much offense for the War- riors, and for the second time this season, the Warriors faced an overtime situation. Big plays by Rias Bennett and Terrance James boosted Riverdale to an early lead, and John Zavisa scored the final Warrior touchdown. Neverthe- less, the Clinton Dragons came back in the extra period to score first and to prevent the Warriors from catching up. Last second efforts could not prevent a Warrior defeat, and Clinton took the 36-29 victory, leaving Riverdale 6-3 heading into the final week of the regular sea- son. 1985 Varsity Schedule Riverdale Vs. Opponent 35 7 Lebanon 14 15 Cleveland 28 0 Ryan 21 16 Sparta 1 9 21 Lincoln Co 21 1 9 Cookeville 28 27 Shelbyville 17 14 McMinnville 29 36 Clinton 7 0 Oakland William C. Smith and Rias Bennett react enthusiastically to the Warriors touch down play. Uakland G, ,,,. B ,gf 5 ,. ft, riors. W ,tb we I .4 Oakland players mourn the 7 O overtime Warrior win Athlet1csfl77 The opponents were Riverdale 6 3 and Oakland, the defending state champion at 9 0 with 16 straight victories. The setting was an already water-soaked Horace Jones Field and rain continued to fall. Everyone - coaches players, cheerleaders, students, faculty and fans - were ready for the battle. And battle it was! After four quarters of play, the game was , deadlocked in a O-O tie, forcing still another H overtime battle for the Warriors. Riverdale scored first, and then the Patriots drove to the 1-yard line where Rias Bennett and other War rior defenders rose to the occasion and refused the touchdown attempt. The Battle of Stones River, a hard fought 7-O win for Riverdale also lfi j 'V clinched the district championship for the War

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sf: --:Q r .X , . , Y -- 1 -- W 3 i rr C i Q .1 4 ' g . 'ii 4 . lgyfi N., Team- Row one: Curt Haynes, Gene Dixon, Adam Dotson, Brad Newberry, Andy Ford, Wilson, Mike Webb. Row two: Joey Richardson, Von Golf Team The Warrior Golf Team completed an excellent season with eight wins and three losses. They ended in second place in the district, but did not have enough golfers to break 80 in order to advance further than fifth in the Regional Tournament. Gene Dixon, Von Dotson, and Brad New- berry averaged scores in the low 8O's, while Joey Richard led the squad with an average of 76. Coach James Faulkner was proud of his team for playing consis- tently and giving their best efforts. ,rc,.,1.,.cs.....,,,s. i aff ra. ii, 5 , ,, Captain Andy Ford and Coach Faulkner. Seniors-Brad Newberry and Gene Dixon. Athletics! I 79