Richards had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Rauner Wildcats by a score of 20-18 on Saturday. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Richards lost, don't look at Travon Tyler. Despite the final result, he 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. Another big playmaker for Richards was Thailand Tobias, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Richards wouldn't let Rauner keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Richards can thank Tyler and Juelz Baker for forcing all of them. Baker's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making six total tackles.
Richards will be playing in front of their home fans against Gage Park at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Rauner, they are headed away from home for the first time to challenge North Lawndale at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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