Football Summary
Championship Record: 73-32
Appearances (36): 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1986, 1985, 1981, 1979, 1978
Team Runner-up (5): 2003, 2002, 2000, 1995, 1993
Team Champions (4): 2004, 2001, 1997, 1994
Finals Appearances
| Year | Class | Award | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Class 5A | Team Runner-Up | Details | |
| 1994 | Class 5A | Team Champions | Details | |
| 1995 | Class 5A | Team Runner-Up | Details | |
| 1997 | Class 5A | Team Champions | Details | |
| 2000 | Class 5A | Team Runner-Up | (13-2) | Details |
| 2001 | Class 5A | Team Champions | (15-0) | Details |
| 2002 | Class 5A | Team Runner-Up | (13-2) | Details |
| 2003 | Class 5A | Team Runner-Up | (12-3) | Details |
| 2004 | Class 5A | Team Champions | (15-0) | Details |
Awards
| Year | Award | Name | Class | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | American General Mr. Football | Brian Davis | Class 3A | ||
| 1994 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Alvin Duke | Class 5A | ||
| 1996 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Eric Locke | Class 5A | ||
| 1997 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Eric Locke | Class 5A | ||
| 2001 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Ralph King | Class 5A | ||
| 2001 | American General Mr. Football Lineman of the Year | John Batey | Class 5A | ||
| 2004 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Dave Thomas | Class 5A | ||
| 2005 | American General Mr. Football Back of the Year | Gaston Miller | Class 5A | ||
| 2007 | Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman of the Year | LaDarrius Verge | Class 5A | ||
| 2017 | Tennessee Titans Mr. Football | Savion Davis | Class 6A |
State Records
Riverdale High School is a finalist in these record categories:
| Type | Record | Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | Most Touchdowns in a Season - Individual | Ralph King, Riverdale 2000 |
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| Regular Season | Most Touchdowns in a Game - Individual | Ralph King, Riverdale vs. Westwood September 22, 2000 |
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| Regular Season | Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Career | Ralph King, Riverdale 1998-2001 |
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| Regular Season | Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Season - Individual | Ralph King, Riverdale 2001 |
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| Regular Season | Most Rushing Yards in a Season - Individual (2,500 or more) | Ralph King, Riverdale 2001 |
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| Regular Season | Most Touchdowns in a Career | Ralph King, Riverdale 1998-2001 |
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| Regular Season | Most Points in a Game - Individual | Ralph King, Riverdale vs. Westwood September 22, 2000 |
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| Championship | Most Team State Championships | Riverdale 1994, 1997, 2001, 2004 |
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| Championship | Most Tackles | Riverdale 2000 vs. Red Bank |
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All Appearances by Year
| School Year | Tournament | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 2023 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2022-2023 | 2022 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2021-2022 | 2021 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2020-2021 | 2020 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2019-2020 | 2019 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2018-2019 | 2018 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2017-2018 | 2017 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2016-2017 | 2016 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2015-2016 | 2015 Class 6A State Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2014-2015 | 2014 Class 6A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2012-2013 | 2012 Class 6A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2011-2012 | 2011 Class 6A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2010-2011 | 2010 Class 6A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2009-2010 | 2009 Class 6A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2007-2008 | 2007 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2006-2007 | 2006 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2005-2006 | 2005 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2004-2005 | 2004 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2003-2004 | 2003 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2002-2003 | 2002 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2001-2002 | 2001 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 2000-2001 | 2000 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1999-2000 | 1999 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1998-1999 | 1998 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1997-1998 | 1997 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1996-1997 | 1996 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1995-1996 | 1995 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1994-1995 | 1994 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1993-1994 | 1993 Class 5A Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1992-1993 | 1992 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1991-1992 | 1991 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1986-1987 | 1986 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1985-1986 | 1985 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1981-1982 | 1981 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1979-1980 | 1979 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
| 1978-1979 | 1978 Class AAA Football Playoffs | Details |
Contest Results
| Game Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 10, 1978 | Tullahoma | W, 19-18 |
| Nov. 17, 1978 | Red Bank | L, 0-20 |
| Nov. 16, 1979 | Tullahoma | L, 0-28 |
| Nov. 13, 1981 | Franklin Co. | L, 20-35 |
| Nov. 8, 1985 | Lincoln Co. | W, 18-0 |
| Nov. 15, 1985 | Rhea Co. | L, 3-7 |
| Nov. 6, 1986 | Lawrence Co. | W, 30-15 |
| Nov. 14, 1986 | Rhea Co. | L, 7-28 |
| Nov. 15, 1991 | Franklin Co. | L, 22-24 |
| Nov. 13, 1992 | Franklin Co. | W, 45-0 |
| Nov. 20, 1992 | Cleveland | W, 26-14 |
| Nov. 27, 1992 | Clinton | L, 14-19 |
| Nov. 12, 1993 | McCallie | W, 21-20 |
| Nov. 19, 1993 | Dobyns Bennett | W, 19-7 |
| Nov. 26, 1993 | Farragut | W, 35-12 |
| Dec. 3, 1993 | Oak Ridge | W, 28-0 |
| Dec. 11, 1993 | Lincoln Co. | L, 7-20 |
| Nov. 11, 1994 | Baylor | W, 49-0 |
| Nov. 18, 1994 | Dobyns Bennett | W, 28-0 |
| Nov. 25, 1994 | Science Hill | W, 40-0 |
| Dec. 2, 1994 | Oak Ridge | W, 21-7 |
| Dec. 10, 1994 | Germantown | W, 14-10 |
| Nov. 3, 1995 | McMinn Co. | W, 39-21 |
| Nov. 10, 1995 | Oak Ridge | W, 10-7 |
| Nov. 17, 1995 | Bearden | W, 17-6 |
| Nov. 24, 1995 | Farragut | W, 35-6 |
| Dec. 2, 1995 | Brentwood Academy | L, 16-27 |
| Nov. 8, 1996 | Cookeville | W, 42-0 |
| Nov. 15, 1996 | Jefferson Co. | L, 41-44 |
| Nov. 7, 1997 | Cookeville | W, 48-14 |
| Nov. 14, 1997 | Soddy-Daisy | W, 20-10 |
| Nov. 21, 1997 | McMinn Co. | W, 41-0 |
| Nov. 28, 1997 | Sevier Co. | W, 45-23 |
| Dec. 6, 1997 | Munford | W, 34-18 |
| Nov. 6, 1998 | Soddy-Daisy | W, 37-10 |
| Nov. 13, 1998 | Lincoln Co. | W, 21-14 |
| Nov. 20, 1998 | Oakland | L, 7-26 |
| Nov. 5, 1999 | Dickson Co. | L, 14-21 |
| Nov. 3, 2000 | Dickson Co. | W, 28-7 |
| Nov. 10, 2000 | Hunters Lane | W, 28-6 |
| Nov. 17, 2000 | Brentwood | W, 21-6 |
| Nov. 25, 2000 | Cordova | W, 12-7 |
| Dec. 2, 2000 | Red Bank | L, 7-27 |
| Nov. 2, 2001 | Cumberland Co. | W, 42-3 |
| Nov. 9, 2001 | Blackman | W, 27-16 |
| Nov. 16, 2001 | Oakland | W, 38-20 |
| Nov. 23, 2001 | Ooltewah | W, 35-7 |
| Nov. 30, 2001 | Hendersonville | W, 35-7 |
| Nov. 8, 2002 | Lincoln Co. | W, 26-0 |
| Nov. 15, 2002 | Oakland | W, 20-0 |
| Nov. 22, 2002 | Blackman | W, 17-13 |
| Nov. 29, 2002 | Dobyns Bennett | W, 14-9 |
| Dec. 7, 2002 | Brentwood | L, 7-10 |
| Nov. 7, 2003 | Cookeville | W, 28-10 |
| Nov. 14, 2003 | Franklin Co. | W, 45-0 |
| Nov. 21, 2003 | Lincoln Co. | W, 19-13 |
| Nov. 28, 2003 | Oak Ridge | W, 17-13 |
| Dec. 6, 2003 | Germantown | L, 7-10 |
| Nov. 5, 2004 | Franklin Co. | W, 41-0 |
| Nov. 12, 2004 | Smyrna | W, 35-0 |
| Nov. 19, 2004 | Cookeville | W, 28-7 |
| Nov. 26, 2004 | Oak Ridge | W, 42-28 |
| Dec. 4, 2004 | Franklin | W, 35-7 |
| Nov. 4, 2005 | Franklin Co. | W, 54-14 |
| Nov. 11, 2005 | Smyrna | W, 35-21 |
| Nov. 18, 2005 | Cookeville | W, 28-21 |
| Nov. 25, 2005 | Oak Ridge | L, 0-17 |
| Nov. 3, 2006 | Warren Co. | W, 54-3 |
| Nov. 10, 2006 | Lincoln Co. | W, 27-9 |
| Nov. 17, 2006 | Smyrna | L, 7-9 |
| Nov. 9, 2007 | Warren Co. | W, 28-7 |
| Nov. 16, 2007 | Wilson Central | L, 13-35 |
| Nov. 6, 2009 | Coffee Co. | W, 48-0 |
| Nov. 13, 2009 | Blackman | W, 31-7 |
| Nov. 20, 2009 | Oakland | W, 14-7 |
| Nov. 27, 2009 | Maryville | L, 30-42 |
| Nov. 5, 2010 | Franklin Co. | W, 48-0 |
| Nov. 12, 2010 | Soddy-Daisy | W, 56-15 |
| Nov. 19, 2010 | Oak Ridge | L, 21-28 |
| Nov. 4, 2011 | Coffee Co. | W, 63-21 |
| Nov. 11, 2011 | Blackman | W, 38-14 |
| Nov. 18, 2011 | Oak Ridge | W, 35-10 |
| Nov. 25, 2011 | Maryville | L, 14-42 |
| Nov. 2, 2012 | Cane Ridge | W, 31-0 |
| Nov. 9, 2012 | McMinn Co. | W, 31-6 |
| Nov. 16, 2012 | Siegel | L, 20-33 |
| Nov. 7, 2014 | Smyrna | W, 20-7 |
| Nov. 14, 2014 | Blackman | L, 21-48 |
| Nov. 5, 2015 | Bradley Central | W, 38-34 |
| Nov. 13, 2015 | Oakland | L, 7-54 |
| Nov. 4, 2016 | Bearden | W, 48-27 |
| Nov. 11, 2016 | Hardin Valley | L, 14-17 |
| Nov. 3, 2017 | Mt. Juliet | W, 20-14 |
| Nov. 10, 2017 | Cookeville | L, 17-56 |
| Nov. 2, 2018 | Hendersonville | L, 14-23 |
| Nov. 8, 2019 | Mt. Juliet | L, 14-20 |
| Nov. 6, 2020 | Wilson Central | W, 40-0 |
| Nov. 13, 2020 | Hendersonville | W, 27-14 |
| Nov. 20, 2020 | Oakland | L, 14-39 |
| Nov. 5, 2021 | Coffee Co. | W, 22-7 |
| Nov. 12, 2021 | Lebanon | L, 17-30 |
| Nov. 4, 2022 | Lebanon | L, 34-41 |
| Nov. 3, 2023 | Green Hill | W, 50-13 |
| Nov. 10, 2023 | Cookeville | W, 42-21 |
| Nov. 17, 2023 | Oakland | L, 0-56 |