WINNSBORO – In their first meeting of the season, Richard Winn faced an uphill climb at home against King Academy (3-0) last Friday. The Knights toppled the Eagles 46-28.
King took charge of the game from opening kickoff and never relented.
The Knight-dominated first quarter would prove to be the difference maker in the long run. Trailing 22-8 at the end of the first quarter, the Eagles matched King’s touchdowns for the remainder of the game.
Down 30-14 at halftime, the both teams punched in two more scores in the second half to end in a 46-38 final and give the defending 8-man championship Eagles their second loss of the season.
The two teams will meet again on Oct. 10, this time on King’s home field in Batesburg.
Now 1-2 on the season, Richard Winn will hit the road to face an undefeated Laurens Academy (3-0) squad this week. Last week, the Crusaders defeated Christian Academy 42-16.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
KA – 22-8-8-8 – 46
RW – 8-6-8-6 – 28