Richwoods extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-5. They took a blow against the Peoria Lions, falling 80-30. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 375th, while the Lions are ranked 70th).
Richwoods' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Micah Hunt, who rushed for 77 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries.
As for Peoria, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won four matchups by 27 points or more so far this season.
Detaurion Pollard was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 170 yards and two TDs on only eight carries.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Richwoods is set to face off against their familiar foe Urbana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Peoria will challenge rival Champaign Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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