Rich Hill lost to Liberal back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Rich Hill Tigers put the hurt on the Liberal Bulldogs with a sharp 48-26 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won three games by 22 points or more so far this season.
Rich Hill's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zane Becker, who rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Carter Bell, who rushed for 219 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.0 yards per carry.
The victory (which was Rich Hill's third in a row) raised their record to 4-4. As for Liberal, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rich Hill will head out to take on Lockwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lockwood knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Rich Hill likes a good challenge. As for Liberal, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Archie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Archie will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Liberal surely won't give up without a fight.
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