Riverside Academy started off the 2022 football season with a statement. 

The Rebels manhandled St. Thomas Aquinas 62-23 in its season-opener on Friday, Sept. 2nd at Mickey Roussel Field in Reserve. It was the first official win for new head Coach Lee Roussel, who has taken over the team this season.

The Rebels rode on the back of Elijah “Bill” Davis. The ULL commitment carried the Rebels to the win with 304 yards and seven touchdowns on 21 carries. For his performance, Davis was named the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club’s Player of the Week. He also in in the running for the Fox 8 and the NOLA.com player of the week. In addition, offensive lineman Alex Ross was named the Friday Night Football Lone Wolf Renovations Offensive Lineman of the Week. 

The Rebels will face a tough task this week as they travel to play  Texas commits Arch Manning  and Will Randle and the rest of the Newman Greenies Friday night at 7 p.m. at Lupin Field.