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CPA knocks off Riverdale 20-7 in sloppy season opener




CPA Lions Cade Law (11) throws the ball against Riverdale Fridaynight. HARRISON McCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA Lions Cade Law (11) throws the ball against Riverdale Fridaynight. HARRISON McCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale dropped a sloppy season opener at home Friday night, falling to 20-7 to 2019 Division II state runner-up CPA.

The teams combined for a dozen fumbles and the teams lost five of them. Also, Riverdale quarterback Jameson Holcomb threw two interceptions, setting up one Lions score as they led 14-0 at halftime.

“It is the worst we have played offensively since I have been here in 2009.” Warriors coach Will Kriesky said. “I have to do a better job as a coach to correct our mistakes and that is on me. In a 10-game season, you can not get too high or too low, and we have to come back and fight.”

Added CPA coach Ingle Martin: “We are grateful to come here and play a historic program on a historic field. Coach Kriesky is a great coach.”

The first score came on a snap over Holcomb’s head as the Warriors were inside their own 10-yard line. It rolled back into the end zone and Preston Slover recovered it for a 7-0 lead.

“I should have fallen on the ball,” Holcomb said. “You can not commit five turnovers and expect to win the ball game. We shot ourselves in the foot and nailed ourselves in the back.”

CPA Lions Cade Law (11) turns to option the ball against Riverdale. HARRISON McCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA Lions Cade Law (11) turns to option the ball against Riverdale. HARRISON McCLARYHarrison McClary

In the fourth quarter, Riverdale had a scoring drive, and the key play was a pass from Holcomb to Caleb Herring for 55 yards. Brandon Connard finished it off and it was 14-7 early in the final quarter.

CPA, however, drove down the field and converted a big 21-yard pass

play from Cade Law to Cade Reynolds. Law capped it with a 4-yard run as the Lions took the non-region win.

“We are a gritty team and we can win in any situation we are put in,” CPA’s Law said. “The weather had something to do with the turnovers, but give Riverdale credit. They played a great game.”

CPA quarterback Cade Law (11) drops back to hand off against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA quarterback Cade Law (11) drops back to hand off against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA quarterback Cade Law runs to the left against Riverdale.Harrison McClary

CPA quarterback Cade Law runs to the left against Riverdale.Harrison McClary

CPA's Will Hays (24) loses his helmet as he is tackled by a host of Riverdale defenders. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA’s Will Hays (24) loses his helmet as he is tackled by a host of Riverdale defenders. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA's Cade Law rolls out to the left against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA’s Cade Law rolls out to the left against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale quarterback Jameson Holcomb (10) throws a pass against CPA. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale quarterback Jameson Holcomb (10) throws a pass against CPA. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

CPA Lions Cade Law (11) hands off to CPA Lions Will Hays (24) during the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions at Riverdale Warriors high school football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Friday, August, 21, 2020.Photo: Harrison McClaryHarrison McClary

CPA Lions Cade Law (11) hands off to CPA Lions Will Hays (24) during the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions at Riverdale Warriors high school football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Friday, August, 21, 2020.Photo: Harrison McClaryHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors Brayden Woodruff (13) tackles CPA's Cade Reynolds (17) Friday night. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors Brayden Woodruff (13) tackles CPA’s Cade Reynolds (17) Friday night. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale;s  Elijah Herring (31) runs upfield against CPA. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale;s  Elijah Herring (31) runs upfield against CPA. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors Brandon Connard (4) drives for a touchdown against CPA. HARRISON MCLAARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors Brandon Connard (4) drives for a touchdown against CPA. HARRISON MCLAARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors RB/DB Brandon Connard (4) drives for a touchdown during the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions at Riverdale Warriors high school football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Friday, August, 21, 2020.Photo: Harrison McClaryHarrison McClary

Riverdale Warriors RB/DB Brandon Connard (4) drives for a touchdown during the Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions at Riverdale Warriors high school football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Friday, August, 21, 2020.Photo: Harrison McClaryHarrison McClary

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