Richland has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by the Chiawana Riverhawks at home and fell 42-13. While losing is never fun, the Bombers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington football rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Riverhawks are ranked seventh).
Richland's loss came despite strong showings from Preston Bryant and Zachary Rose. Bryant picked up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Rose picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bryant showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 54 yards.
Richland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season. As for Chiawana, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Richland will venture away from home to take on Kamiakin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Richland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.2 points per game this season. As for Chiawana, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Walla Walla at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chiawana will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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