Football Preview: Richland Bombers vs. Hanford Falcons
Richland is 9-1 against Hanford since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Richland Bombers are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they square off against the Hanford Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Hanford took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Richland, who comes in off a win.
Richland is headed out to face Hanford after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Richland breezed by Hermiston at home to the tune of 60-0 on Friday. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Bombers had established a 54 point advantage.
Jackson Woodard was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns. Preston Bryant was in the mix as well, providing Richland with two touchdowns.
Richland's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged six passes before it was all said and done. Cannon Weikum and Zachary Rose were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece.
Hanford kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a blow against Kennewick, falling 42-7. The Falcons haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Everything came up roses for Richland against Hanford in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 41-13 win. Will Richland repeat their success, or does Hanford have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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