Hanford is 0-10 against Richland since May of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Hanford Falcons are taking a road trip to face off against the Richland Bombers at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Hanford didn't have too much trouble with Pasco as they won 62-45. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for the Falcons this season.
Meanwhile, Richland put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with an 83-73 victory over Chiawana. Given the Bombers' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while the Riverhawks are ranked 32nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Richland's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-0. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 86.5 points per game. As for Hanford, their victory ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-16.
Hanford suffered a grim 94-68 defeat to Richland in their previous meeting back in January. Can Hanford avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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