Richland Clinches Playoff Spot with 27-20 Win Over Naaman Forest

UCLA commit Jayshon Gibson returned from a shoulder injury to post 179 yards and a touchdown, helping Richland hold off Naaman Forest 27-20. Julian Johnson gave the Rangers a brief second-half lead with a pair of sweep touchdowns, including a 73-yarder, but the Royals answered with a 45-yard touchdown pass from Brett Kates to Brady Blankenship to seal the win. The victory clinched a playoff berth for Richland.