After flying high against Granbury last Friday, Richland came back down to earth. The Royals were outmatched by the Aledo Bearcats and fell 72-10. While losing is never fun, the Royals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Bearcats are ranked fourth).
When it comes to explaining why Richland lost on Thursday, don't look at Jayshon Gibson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 80 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 38 receiving yards.
Lincoln Tubbs had a dynamite game For Aledo., throwing for 270 yards and four TDs on only 19 passes, while also rushing for 138 yards and one score on only 12 carries. Those 270 passing yards gave Tubbs a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kaydon Finley, who picked up 169 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Richland's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Aledo, the win keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Coincidentally, Richland and Aledo will both be playing Azle the next time they take the field. The Bearcats will host the Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on October 31, while the Royals will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on the 7th.
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