Richland has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They claimed a resounding 58-31 win over the Brewer Bears at home. The victory was just business as usual for the Royals, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Drew Kates, who threw for 378 yards and four touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 32 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Xavier Johnson, who picked up 196 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Richland pushed their record up to 4-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Brewer, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Richland will head out on the road to take on Birdville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Richland will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Brewer, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Azle at 7:00 p.m. Azle knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Brewer likes a good challenge.
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