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Yeah I completely agree. The funny part is, the fields that the games are being played on are the ones that all the club teams practice on constantly. For the most part, not much goes on in the stadium. It's mostly the outlying fields that you refer to that have the most action so it makes no sense to why the Stadium is not pristine.

The field is really not in bad shape. We have played several games on it since a few weeks ago and it is not near as bad as it may appear. The 7-AAA District tournament was played on that field and there was also a Region tournament game and Sectional game there. If teams are playing there for a State Championship, then they have been through enough during the season to not have to fall back on blaming the field. I agree it is not in the best shape, but it's at least the correct size and overall in pretty decent shape. Besides, both teams on the field have to play in the same conditions...

Riverdale 5, Shelbyville 0 Riverdale 1, Baylor 1 Riverdale 4, Cookeville 0

I agree completely. I was just providing an explanation to the guy who seems upset for really no reason at all. And nobody is trying to prop Alex up because nobody really cares. Alex couldn't care less if he has credit or not. As a team, Riverdale is very strong. Yes they are good, but I'm talking about Team as in cohesiveness and and wanting to play hard for each other just as this post says. It was a fantastic game and I expect just as much from the game tomorrow night between LaVergne and Riverdale. Regions will definitely end with a bang!

The goal was credited to Alex Pope because from the cross, he flicked it and then it was deflected but he was the one with the shot. Whether you don't want to consider it his goal or not doesn't really matter, I'm just giving the reason. Riverdale would also have a lot more chances if the side judge wouldn't call offsides on 3 goals and offsides on 4 other occasions just because he got nervous in a big game.

McCallie- 2 Riverdale- 1

This game was extremely hard-fought. Brentwood scored about mid-way through the first half by a score in the middle of chaos in the box. It was just one of those goals that happen. Other than that, Riverdale played strong defense and got to the half only down 1-0. In the second half, Riverdale stepped up the pressure and it made a difference on the play of the Brentwood backs and keeper. Riverdale got many chances in the second half all the way up to the final minutes. Some of the chances were just a deflection away of being a goal. This game could easily have been a 1-1 tie or a 2-1 Riverdale win. But that's just based on the last 20 min of the game. Obviously Brentwood had chances too that they did not convert but those chances did not seem as promising as the ones Riverdale had. Great game to watch and both of these teams fought till the end.

Riverdale 3-0 over Wilson Central. Next game on Thursday @ Centennial

Riverdale has had some struggling moments but have been resilient. Hendersonville is a strong team but Riverdale also had the 3rd Keeper start so it made it look overpowering in the beginning. Riverdale has already been dealt a tough blow by losing the starting keeper with an injury but it will not affect the overall play of the team. They have a young team and they will only get stronger as the year goes on. It is great that Coach Arman has put together a difficult schedule this year which will really demand the best out of the young team. It will be exciting to watch the progression this year and people will be surprised to find out that Riverdale is not a 2 or 3 player team as some people have suggested about last year's team. 7AAA will be fun as always!

Yes, I do think Riverdale can put 3 up. Especially if they can get 1 in the first half. Riverdale has played some really good teams this year and hasn't had any trouble putting up goals. I know Columbia is tough and I'm sure it will be a close game. I'm hoping Riverdale comes out strong and gets a win. I don't think they need 3 goals to win, but if they get one in the first half, it could happen.

I say Riverdale wins 3-1

Great win for Riverdale. Considering how slow they started out in this game, I look for a really strong start in the game on Thursday. But Riverdale has been a 2nd half team all year. Usually putting up 1 goal or so in the first half and then several in the 2nd half. But talk about a short bench, Riverdale realistically only has 2 to 3 people that come of the bench, if that. Arman has a rigorous and effective conditioning program and it is certainly paying off now. I see a very focused Riverdale team showing up Thursday. Hope it goes their way. Go Warriors.

There is a lot of talk about how it's not fair to hand the game to the deservedly-so higher-seeded Riverdale but let's not forget, Siegel was handed their first-round game with a win because the game could not be played. Granted it was against White Co. who has only one district win, but if people are going to cry about giving a team a chance, then there is no difference between giving Siegel, the higher-seeded team, the win. Same situation. It's not different just because you think Siegel had a good chance at beating Riverdale. Anything can happen on a given day. Honestly, I believe after Riverdale's first two games, Siegel would not have pulled it out. All about Siegel's momentum, how about Riverdale going undefeated in the regular season, getting doubted throughout the tournament and still came out and won 7-0 and 5-0. What about that momentum? Riverdale, as the higher seed, was rewarded with a game just as Siegel was. There is no use in complaining now just because it is your team being forced to give up the game. Plus, as a reminder, both coaches met and agreed not to play the game. Maybe Siegel fans should talk to the coach as well instead of blaming it on the system or another team and coach.

I just want to say congratulations to Coach Arman and the Riverdale Warriors for their play so far. Not many people had them making it to the final after the great regular season they had and to come out and dominate the game was impressive. They really showed heart and showed they are prepared to keep on going. Congrats to Cookeville and Oakland for great seasons and Congrats to Siegel for their big win. It's going to be a great rematch between Riverdale and Siegel for the Championship!

It would definitely be a great game to watch. I know that Oakland is a much better team now than when Riverdale played them earlier in the year. It all starts tonight. We'll see what happens!

I think a Blackman-Riverdale match will definitely be interesting. Though their coach has been in the paper about knowing what to do different with Zeeck, don't assume Arman at Riverdale isn't also coming up with new plans. It will be something to watch that's for sure.

I understand. I realize it is D2 but that doesn't mean they aren't skillful players. That's all that I was saying. After being to the Strikers games and practices and watching them play as well as at Riverdale, I think they are skilled. Of the starters at Riverdale, 4 freshman and 1 of the sophomores, are from that Strikers team and 1 of the players that comes off the bench and Riverdale certainly had a strong season. So i think the development that you are talking about is already taking place. That's all I was pointing out. Those players along with all the other strong players that are at Riverdale provide the recipe for success.

No, I'm not a player. as my name suggests, I have a brother on the team. I'm in college and graduated from Riverdale and now that my brother plays, I try to make it to every Strikers and RHS game.

Yeah it is Strikers 94 that was my fault. They did play in a state championship game this last Select season because I was there and the team that beat them was playing at their home complex so wherever that was. I went to all their games this last year and I know they were in a state championship. At what level I'm not sure. But it is exciting to see them all play together. And actually, we still do have at least a few that will be freshmen at Riverdale next year off of that Strikers team. As for futbol20, it's sad to hear someone say that they wouldn't be happy to have any of those players. They are definitely missing something. The point is that at least 7 or 8 of those Strikers will be playing the next 4 years for the Strikers and Riverdale seasons.

We will see what happens next year. Yes, Patrick Compton in the middle and Eli Genet on defense was a big help but the players they overshadowed are definitely capable. But with Patrick and Eli, we really didn't get a look at the others. By next year almost the entire Strikers '93 team will either be Freshmen or Sophomores at Riverdale and that strikers team played in the State Championship this last off-season. Undefeated in 7AAA plus 6 other wins and only 1 loss to McCallie and a tie vs. Baylor, qualifies as making some noise. Patrick and Eli will certainly be missed but the days of good teams at Riverdale are just beginning.

Riverdale-4 Cookeville-2 Hard fought game for the Warriors. Hopefully they will keep it going and finish strong.

I appreciate your polite comment. Very politically correct. I know that what I said may have seemed like trash talk in some way to some people, not directed at you or anyone else, but I was simply expressing my excitement for Riverdale and the reasons for why I am. I think this is a great district and am very excited to see how this year, as well as the years to come, will play out. It's a very competitive district and I wouldn't have it any other way. Seeing how the year has been so far, I can't wait to see the final stretch. We will get to see who really wants it and who really deserves it. Can't wait!

After reading the posts, I want to make clear that I didn't mean to put blame on the ref as if he decided the game either way because, obviously, Riverdale prevailed. Seeing that it may have come out wrong, I don't want to take anything away from the Riverdale players. My only other objection is that in all that I read about the strong teams in 7AAA or in AAA in general, it seems that Riverdale is constantly over-looked. Some may not admit it but I saw some posts about the strongest young teams around and, of course, Blackman was mentioned as well as others including Warren County but barely a whisper about Riverdale. My brother plays for Murfreesboro Strikers and is a freshman at Riverdale along with almost his entire Strikers team. The ones that aren't on the team this year will be freshmen next year. That's 4 years of Strikers (who played in the State Championship game in the off-season) and 4 years of Riverdale together.....This team is going to be huge and unstoppable in the near future and it is mind-boggling that no one recognizes it. I'm very excited about Riverdale soccer and the HUGE things that will be done soon enough!!

Well despite the bias of the ref on the field, it was a hard fought game. Riverdale played hard and didn't let up. Riverdale is certainly more composed and disciplined and it paid off. Would have had 4 goals but Patrick Compton's goal was taken away due to a questionable offsides call on another player.

Riverdale 3 Blackman 1 Was 3-0 before Blackman finally scored