River Oaks focused on Apaches
By Cody Futrell
The River Oaks Mustangs (3-0) focus their sights on the first district 2-AA contest of the 2010 season this week as they host Glenbrook Academy.
River Oaks is coming off a convincing 43-0 victory over MAIS foe Porter's Chapel last Friday.
The Mustang defense came out with a bit of chip on their shoulders after allowing 24 points last week and they made quick work of the Porter's Chapel offense.
River Oaks allowed just six first downs and 61 yards of total offense (40 passing, 21 rushing) during the game.
Porter's Chapel rushed the football 24 times for an average of just 0.9 yards per carry.
"I think we came out and were excited to be there and to play," River Oaks head coach Robert Hannah said. "Our defense kind of felt like they had something to prove and the entire team played well."
On offense, River Oaks clicked from start to finish.
Quarterback Ryan McGregor completed 4-of-9 pass attempts for 96 yards and three scores while also rushing for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Henry Biedenharn rushed 13 times for 117 yards and one touchdown while Alex Biedenharn carried the football seven times for 61 yards. By the end of the night River Oaks had amassed 224 yards on the ground and 320 yards of total offense.
Vincent Moore and Joseph Hakim only caught one pass each during the game but both were for touchdowns.
McGregor has impressed the River Oaks coaches with his progress from last season.
"He is getting better with his passing accuracy," Hannah said. "I think he and Hakim are making a pretty good combination right now."
This week Glenbrook will present a challenge to the defensive front of River Oaks. Tailback Willie Thompson has been lighting up opposing defenses so far this season.
"They have a talented quarterback and running back," Hannah said. "They are a lot like us. They like to spread it out and get the ball to different people."
Hannah believes the success for the Mustangs this week could lie in how well the defense improves.
"Pass coverage is something we need to get better at this week," Hannah said. "On offense we need to keep scoring."
Kickoff at Chip Luffy Field is scheduled for 7 p.m. Fans who cannot make it out to the game can listen on the radio beginning with a pre-game show at 6:30 p.m. on KMLB 540 AM.
