Richton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 49-16 defeat at the hands of the Collins Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 28-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Although Richton took the loss, they still got scores from Kevin Everett and Daylin Carter.
Collins' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Burkett, who rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. Travon Magee was another key signal caller, throwing for 191 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Richton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Collins, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Richton will challenge Mize at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Collins, they will face off against Heidelberg at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Heidelberg's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
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