The Richwoods Knights will face off against the Peoria Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Richwoods will be strutting in after a win while Peoria will be coming in after a loss.
Last Saturday, Richwoods strolled past Champaign Central with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Knights.
Richwoods' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Acosia Morris, who rushed for 279 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries. Morris' longest rush was for an incredible 81 yards. Jaydah Green was another key player, gaining 258 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Peoria was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Belleville West.
Richwoods' win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Peoria, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Richwoods against Peoria in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 32-0 victory. Do the Knights have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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