Football Recap: Richmond Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 19, 2024, 8:24pm

Football Recap: Richmond Red Devils vs. Muncie Central Bearcats

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Richmond lost against Muncie Central back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Richmond Red Devils took a blow against the Muncie Central Bearcats, falling 55-14. The Red Devils have struggled against the Bearcats recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Dae'Cion Echols continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Muncie Central, rushing for 267 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.1 yards per carry. Echols showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 52 yards. Muncie Central also got a significant boost from Jovon Williams, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 109 yards.

Richmond's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Muncie Central, they moved to 2-7 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Richmond will welcome Yorktown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Muncie Central, they will square off against Logansport at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Muncie Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.

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