ROCKINGHAM — The Richmond Senior High School junior varsity football team lost 42-20 to Union Pines on Thursday.
Trailing 16-0 at the half, Richmond scored all of its points in the final two quarters courtesy of freshman running back Chance Crowder.
His first score was a seven-yard rush with just under two minutes remaining in the third quarter.
A 67-yard scoring drive was capped by Crowder midway through the fourth quarter when he made a diving play into the end zone. That touchdown came on a pitch to the right from 15 yards.
The JV Raiders made a house call one more time, a 19-yard toss from sophomore quarterback Caden Nolan to Crowder with 1:32 left in the game.
Four interceptions by Richmond led to three scores for the JV Vikings. Richmond’s defense also allowed rushing scores of 76, 66 and 50 yards.
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The JV Raiders (2-5, 2-2 SAC) will play at Lee County (2-4, 0-3 SAC) next Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Below are photos of Thursday’s game against Union Pines, taken by sports editor Kyle Pillar.
