High School Football

Richland loses to Gonzaga Prep 31-17 in Class 4A state semifinals

Tri-City Herald
Richland receiver Rhett Levin (31) reacts after a collision with teammate Griffey March (3) that led to a missed reception on a fourth-down attempt late in Saturday’s Class 4A state semifinal against Gonzaga Prep at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco.
Richland receiver Rhett Levin (31) reacts after a collision with teammate Griffey March (3) that led to a missed reception on a fourth-down attempt late in Saturday’s Class 4A state semifinal against Gonzaga Prep at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald

The Richland High School football team won’t be going to Tacoma this year.

The Bombers (11-2) fell to undefeated Gonzaga Prep 31-17 in a Class 4A state semifinal Saturday at Edgar Brown Stadium in Pasco.

The Bullpups (13-0) were the only team to beat Richland this season, also handing the Bombers a 13-10 defeat Sept. 4.

Gonzaga Prep will play the winner of Saturday night’s semifinal between Skyline and Lake Stevens for the 4A state championship. The final is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Tacoma Dome.

Liberty Christian, Prosser, Royal and Connell are the other Mid-Columbia teams vying for state championship berths Saturday.

Check back at www.tri-cityherald.com for updates.

This story was originally published November 28, 2015 at 5:19 PM with the headline "Richland loses to Gonzaga Prep 31-17 in Class 4A state semifinals."

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