Rich Township couldn't quite beat Phillips on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 25-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Rich Township Raptors fell just short of the Phillips Wildcats by a score of 26-24. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raptors of the 32-15 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Rich Township lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Jason Carey, who rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. Samuel Gyimah got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Rich Township's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Phillips, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Rich Township will play host again on Friday to welcome Thornwood, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. As for Phillips, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Lincoln Park at 6:25 p.m. on Saturday.
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