Richmond and Yorktown squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Richmond had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Yorktown Tigers at home and fell 46-6. While losing is never fun, the Red Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana football rankings (they are ranked 226th, while the Tigers are ranked 88th).
Yorktown got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathan Spangler out in front who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Ephraim Daugherty was in the mix as well, providing Yorktown with three touchdowns.
Richmond's defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Yorktown, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Richmond does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Yorktown, they will be playing at home against New Palestine at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Palestine's defense has only allowed 9.3 points per game this season, so Yorktown's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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