Graham is 9-1 against Richlands since November of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The G-Men will challenge the Blue Tornado at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Graham sitting on five straight victories and Richlands on four.
Graham's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 59-0 win over Tazewell. That 59 point margin sets a new team best for the G-Men this season.
Graham's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Conner Cecil, who rushed for 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Garrett Palmer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Graham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 310 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 196 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Malachi Elick
| 10/30/25 vs Tazewell | 3 |
| 10/25/25 vs Lebanon | 1 |
| 10/18/25 vs Virginia High | 2 |
Graham's defense stepped up as well, laying out Chase McDonald 3.5 times. Leading the way was Malachi Elick with three sacks. He is on a roll when it comes to sacks, as he's now posted at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Palmer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Richlands hadn't beaten Marion on the road since October 15, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Blue Tornado blew past the Scarlet Hurricanes 36-0. The Blue Tornado might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 24 points or more this season.
Graham better keep an eye on Andrew Boyd. He was instrumental in Richlands' win, rushing for 97 yards and three TDs on only ten carries, while also throwing for 176 yards and one touchdown.
Graham's record is now 6-3. As for Richlands, their record now sits at an identical 6-3.
Everything came up roses for Graham against Richlands in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-10 victory. In that contest, the G-Men amassed a halftime lead of 28-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
