BY STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures
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BIRDVILLE – Quarterback C.J. Nelson scored two touchdowns including a 17-yard touchdown pass as the Richland Royals defeated the Red Oak Hawks, 30-14.
Richland (4-1, 1-1 District 4-5A DI) took control of this game early, in part because they won the turnover battle. The Royals caused four turnovers in the game, including two interceptions by defensive back Christian Smith-Johnson. Richland scored on two of the following drives after the turnovers, making sure this game was always in their control.
Running back E.J. Gipson-Smith led the ground game for the Royals, accounting for 2 touchdowns and 100 rushing yards in the game. Richland ended the game with 148 rushing yards on 43 attempts as a team.
Red Oak (1-4, 1-1) was led by quarterback Jaylon Robinson, who accounted for 367 total yards and threw one touchdown pass.
The Hawks will host the Colleyville Heritage Panthers (4-1, 2-0) on Friday, Oct. 8 at Billy Goodloe Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Colleyville defeated Richland 45-29 on Sept. and squeaked by the Midlothian Panthers last Friday night by a score of 10-7.
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