After flying high against Rosewood last Friday, Princeton came back down to earth. The game between the Princeton Bulldogs and the Richlands Wildcats wasn't particularly close, with the Princeton Bulldogs falling 41-24. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 27-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Despite the loss, Princeton still got an impressive performance from Teo Mcphatter, who rushed for 212 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.5 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Mcphatter now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played. Austin Lewallen was another key rusher, rushing for 61 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Princeton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Caleb Simco was his usual excellent self, rushing for 52 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes for Richlands. That's the most rushing yards Simco has posted since back in September of 2023. Tyler Clouatre was Simco's top target, picking up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Princeton's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Richlands, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Princeton will be playing in front of their home fans against Clinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Princeton is facing Clinton at the right time seeing as Clinton is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Richlands, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Swansboro at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Richlands' defense has only allowed 7.6 points per game this season, so Swansboro's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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