Tuesday's high school football capsule, prediction for Rams vs. Tarpons
Riverview Rams (1-5) at Charlotte Tarpons (0-6)
When, where: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Tarpon Stadium, 1250 Cooper St., Punta Gorda
Last week: Venice 31, Riverview 21; Pahokee 26, Charlotte 13
History: Riverview 1-0
Last year: Riverview 21, Charlotte 14
The skinny: This is a quick turnaround for both teams, as they were in action Friday. … The game originally was scheduled for Riverview’s Ram Bowl, but moved to Charlotte High because of damage to Riverview’s bleachers. … It is almost hard to believe these storied programs have combined for one win this late in the season. … Although it gave a spirited effort, Riverview lost its second straight game Friday at Sarasota High against Venice. … The Rams held a 14-7 lead in the first quarter on a pair of touchdown runs of 6 and 1 yards by RB DJ Johnson. … Riverview’s next points came on a fumble return by DT Da’marcus Abner following a blocked punt midway through the fourth quarter after Venice had scored 24 straight points. … The Rams’ special teams made a huge turnaround from the Clearwater Academy International game the week before. … Riverview’s defense also recorded four sacks, two by DB Aidan Steiner and one each by DT Luke Haskins and Abner. … Charlotte picked up a game Friday at Pahokee and returned with its sixth straight setback to open the season. … The Tarpons did not have an offensive touchdown, getting a kickoff return for a score from CB Avant Harris and two field goals from K Thomas Forte had two field goals. … Both teams are scheduled to play again Friday with Charlotte at home against Ida Baker and Riverview at Sarasota High to play the Sailors, both district games.
Maffezzoli’s prediction: Riverview 24, Charlotte 14
Dennis Maffezzoli is the deputy sports editor for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and chief reporter for Sarasota Herald-Tribune and HTpreps covering Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Support local journalism by subscribing.
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