Football Preview: Richland Royals vs. Granbury Pirates
The Richland Royals will face off against the Granbury Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Richland's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Granbury has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Richland is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Ryan just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Raiders, falling 44-19. The matchup marked the Royals' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Richland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Xavier Johnson, who picked up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 53 yards.
Meanwhile, a victory for Granbury just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 56-7 loss at the hands of Aledo. The Pirates were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Having lost for the first time this season, Richland fell to 6-1. As for Granbury, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
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