Rauner gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-18 victory over the Richards Warriors. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 48-0 loss the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2022.
Despite the loss, Richards still got an impressive performance from Travon Tyler, who rushed for 51 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Tyler didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks, forced three fumbles, and made eight total tackles. Thailand Tobias also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Rauner will challenge North Lawndale at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Richards, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Gage Park at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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