If the MaxPreps state rankings hold true, the near future looks bright for Lathrop. Richmond and Lathrop go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM in their first playoff matchup of the year. Lathrop have bulldozed their previous three opponents, so Richmond might have their hands full.
Richmond have been struggling to pick up a win, with their contest against Lexington last Friday making it nine winless games in a row. Richmond were dealt a punishing 8-44 loss at the hands of Lexington. Richmond were in a tough position by the half, with the score sitting at 0-30.
Meanwhile, Lathrop brought a eight-game winning streak into their game against East Buchanan last Friday; they left with a nine-game streak. Everything came up roses for Lathrop against East Buchanan as the squad secured a 56-0 victory. Followers of Lathrop probably expected little less of the team in a season in which they have collected eight blowout victories.
Lathrop's victory lifted them to 9-0 while Richmond's defeat dropped them down to 0-9. Lathrop have been dynamite on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 54.78 points per game. We'll see if Richmond can find some way to disarm them.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See how Richmond vs. Lathrop plays out in the box score
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