Rocky River opens season with 28-7 win over Manchester

Rocky River opens season with 28-7 win over Manchester

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio — Senior Tristin Hughes battled through the flu to deliver two touchdown runs, including a decisive 66-yard score in the fourth quarter, as Rocky River defeated Manchester 28-7 on Friday night to open the season. “I woke up this morning with a little flu and as the day went on, it got progressively worse,” Hughes said. “I just had to leave it all on the field and overcome adversity and make sure I stay on the field and stick t…

The Rocky River Pirates Defeat The Manchester Panthers In Their Season Opener

Rocky River struck quickly led by star 2-way player Tristin Hughes with 2 quick catches and 2 long runs including one being a 35 yard strike to get the Pirates up 7-0. Manchester got their turn to strike on offense, led by star running back Phillip Partin as he started the game with 5 straight runs before a punt fest started between both teams. The Panthers started to put together a drive however got held to a 4th and 9 on the Pirates 32.  They …