Richland defeated Frisco Memorial 42-20 on Thursday, Oct. 29, improving to 5-4 overall with one regular-season game remaining.
Junior quarterback Brighton Jones threw for 153 yards and accounted for four total touchdowns. Senior receiver Donovan Ross caught eight passes for 141 yards and two scores, according to DFW Inside High School Sports’ post on X.
The home victory moved the Raiders to 3-4 in District 4-5A Division II, where they sit sixth, according to MaxPreps.
Richland had already been eliminated from playoff contention before the game, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Week 10 scenarios.
Ross has been a consistent offensive threat. Entering the Memorial matchup, he had 58 receptions for 990 yards through eight games, averaging 123.8 yards per game, according to MaxPreps team statistics. He also had 10 total touchdowns. Jones entered Thursday with 15 passing touchdowns and five rushing scores.
The Raiders opened the season with wins over Aubrey and Frisco Heritage, then beat Denison 26-21 in their district opener Sept. 10. Three consecutive losses followed before Richland rebounded with a 56-14 victory over Frisco Independence on Oct. 16.
A 28-24 loss at Frisco on Oct. 22 preceded Thursday’s win over Memorial.
Richland finishes the regular season at Anna. MaxPreps lists the matchup for Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., though the Richland Raiders Touchdown Club calendar lists Nov. 6. Fans should confirm the date before traveling.
