Basketball Preview: Richards Warriors vs. Harlan Falcons
The Richards Warriors will challenge the Harlan Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Richards is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Little Village on Wednesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Richards was outmatched by Little Village on the road and fell 63-28. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Harlan had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They really took it to Hansberry for the full four quarters, racking up a 62-30 win. The score was close at the half, but the Falcons pulled away in the second half with 44 points.
Jameel Patterson had an outrageously good game as he posted 25 points. Another player making a difference was Hezikiah Cooks, who scored 13 points.
Richards now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Harlan, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-0.
Everything came up roses for Richards against Harlan in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the team secured a 68-27 win. Does Richards have another victory up their sleeve, or will Harlan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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