ROCKINGHAM – The Richmond Raiders (2-2) will host the West Forsyth Titans (3-1) for a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 19, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Raider Stadium.
Richmond Senior comes into the game after a 42-21 victory over Northwest Guilford last week, while West Forsyth recorded a 49-21 win against Mount Tabor on the same night. Richmond has alternated wins and losses in its first four games this season, while West Forsyth has won two straight and only lost once this season.
Both squads enter Friday’s matchup with productive offenses. Richmond Senior averages 375.5 total yards per game, including 268.0 passing yards and 107.5 rushing yards. Meanwhile West Forsyth averages 375.0 total yards per game, with 218.5 rushing yards and 156.5 passing yards. Raider Defense leads with 78 tackles per game and 4.0 sacks per contest, while West Forsyth averages 42 tackles and 1.8 sacks per game.
Scoring averages also show a competitive matchup: Richmond Senior scores 29.8 points per game, with a first quarter average of 11.7 points, while West Forsyth scores 38.3 points per game, averaging 10.0 in the first quarter.
For the Raiders, standout performers include Evan Hodges, who averages 242.8 passing yards per game, and running back Chance Crowder, who contributes 51.8 rushing yards and 2 total touchdowns this season. Wide reciever Jayden Hamilton adds 70.5 receiving yards per game, while linebacker Jermaine Bright leads the team defensively with 10.5 tackles per game.
The Titans offensive leaders include quarterback Haines Robitzer, avergaging 156.3 passing yards per game and 161.8 total yards, running back Mozes Morris with 103.8 rushing yards per game, and receiver Jailyn Moore, who averages 64.3 receiving yards per game.
Richmond Senior is ranked 1025th nationally, 23rd in North Carolina, and 9th in NC Division 7A. West Forsyth holds a higher national and state ranking at 508th and 12th in North Carolina, and 5th in NC Division 7A. These rankings highlight the relative strength of both teams entering this non-conference matchup.
Friday’s game marks the first meeting between the Raiders and Titans this season. With both teams looking to build momentum, the Raiders will aim to defend thier home turf, while the Titans seek to continue their winning streak on the road. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Raider Stadium.