Football Recap: Richland Northeast Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Will Wilson

By Team Reports Oct 31, 2024, 6:45am

Football Recap: Richland Northeast Cavaliers vs. York Cougars

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Richland Northeast's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the York Cougars , sneaking past 23-20. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cavaliers have posted since September 22, 2023.

Will Wilson was his usual excellent self, throwing for 183 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 90 yards on only 12 carries. A healthy portion of Wilson's aerial production (114 yards to be exact) went to Blake Betette.

Richland Northeast pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for York, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Richland Northeast will host South Pointe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Pointe will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Richland Northeast surely won't give up without a fight. As for York, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lancaster at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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