OAK LAWN, IL—The hot, hot Richards Bulldogs have been tearing up the gridiron post season making it nine in a row last Saturday with a 21-18 win over Glenbard North and advancing to the quarterfinals. Richards is one of eight teams remaining in the IHSA 7A class playoffs.
Offensive line senior tackle Josh Valenzuela, junior guard Nahmar Hampton, junior center Gabe Lewis, junior guard Dustin Brown and junior tackle Damian Ponce De Leon led the way for the Bulldog running attack that gained 437 yards.
Senior running back Jordan Lewis ran for 297 yards on 36 carries and 2 touchdowns and senior quarterback Eric Jacobs ran for 123 yards on 14 carries and 1 touchdown.
The 9-2 Bulldogs will host the 10 -1 Downers Grove North Trojans at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Gates open at noon at Korhonen Field, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn.
The Bulldogs have a tough task ahead of them after last week's squeaker.
Downers Grove North faced St. Rita in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. The Trojans came out on top against the Mustangs by a score of 17-7, MaxPreps reported.
Tickets are $8 plus a $1.40 processing fee and can be purchased online at Richards High School Go Fan. Your phone is your ticket. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate.
The game can be watched online on FanHudl (you'll have to create an account).or the NFHS Network.
Only Richards and Downers Grove North students are allowed to attend Saturday's playoff. All other high school students from the home and visitor teams are allowed to attend without an adult, as long as they show ID.
High school students who do not attend Richards or Downers Grove North must also be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees must go through Richards' security before being seated. Also, no backpacks and bags will be allowed in the stadium.
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