The Richland Rams will square off against the Huntingdon Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Huntingdon will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Richland extended their winning streak to five on Friday. The Rams took their game with ease, bagging a 42-14 victory over Bedford. The Rams' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Richland found their leader in sophomore Jacob Regan, who threw for 127 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Richland proved: they limited Bedford to a paltry 1.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Camden Yeager for the heroic effort on defense: he. Richland's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
Richland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joe McAneny and Arnold Mugerwa. Richland received some extra help from Brodie Hollis, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Huntingdon beat Penns Valley Area 35-23 on Friday. Given the Bearcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 158th, while the Rams are ranked 382nd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Huntingdon's win came from a few key players Richland will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Landon Erdman, who rushed for 263 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 95 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Evan Edmiston, who gained 168 total yards and two touchdowns.
Richland's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Huntingdon, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Richland has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Huntingdon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Richland against Huntingdon in their previous meeting back in August of 2024, as the squad secured a 50-7 win. In that game, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 22-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
