The Richardson Eagles will welcome the MacArthur Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Richardson is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Richardson is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Lake Highlands on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Richardson was beaten by Lake Highlands 37-8. The match marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, MacArthur came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 39-7 victory over Irving. The match marked the Cardinals' most dominant win of the season.
It was another big night for Banner Nitcholas, who rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown. Hector Perez was in the mix too, providing MacArthur with a touchdown.
Richardson's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for MacArthur, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6.
Everything came up roses for Richardson against MacArthur in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 32-3 win. Will Richardson repeat their success, or does MacArthur have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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