Basketball Recap: Richland Triumphs

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Previous Games

01/16/26 - Home	53-52 W
12/09/25 - Away	48-51 L
02/18/25 - Away	51-59 L
01/17/25 - Away	39-67 L
12/13/24 - Home	26-69 L
+ 5 more games

Richland hadn't done well against Kamiakin recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bombers pulled ahead with a 53-52 photo finish over the Braves. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bombers have posted since December 28, 2024.

The victory made it two in a row for Richland and bumps their season record up to 9-4. It's not like the team was facing easy opposition over that stretch either, as it included 7-4 Hermiston (their opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 58.7% over those games). As for Kamiakin, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.

Looking ahead, Richland and Hermiston will face off at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. As for Kamiakin, they will venture away from home to face off against Pasco at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.