Chestnut Ridge hasn't had much luck against Richland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Chestnut Ridge Lions will host the Richland Rams at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Chestnut Ridge is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Bishop Guilfoyle on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Chestnut Ridge took a blow against Bishop Guilfoyle, falling 46-8. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 33-1.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Richland's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They lost 41-21 to Clearfield. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Rams have suffered since November 18, 2023.
Although Richland took the loss, they still got scores from Austin Yarnick, Arnold Mugerwa, and Gunner Hagens.
Richland wouldn't let Clearfield keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Richland can thank Joe Mcaneny and Joe Penna for forcing both of them.
This is the second loss in a row for Chestnut Ridge and nudges their season record down to 4-4. As for Richland, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Chestnut Ridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 148.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Richland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 164.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Chestnut Ridge ended up a good deal behind Richland when the teams last played back in October of 2023, losing 28-10. Will Chestnut Ridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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