Richardson changed up its game plan, opting to run the ball—it paid off after in the Eagles’ 28-13 win over Haltom to secure a bi-district championship.
“Going into the game, we knew we could throw the ball pretty well, but we wanted to lean on the run game to set the tone in this one,” said Richardson head coach Kendrick Holloway.
That run game was in large part of two Eagles players.
Wide receiver Dameon Crowe caught one touchdown, but also ran in a couple, one on a carry and another on a sideways pass. He ended with three touchdowns and 190 total yards.
“[Crowe] is a special talent—a playmaker,” said Holloway. “I tell the guys on the coaching staff just get it to him and get out of the way.”
Running back Kevin Willingham Jr. missed out on a touchdown because of an illegal formation penalty, but he was charged with icing the game when the Eagles came into the second half with a 15-point lead. He finished the night with 120 yards rushing.
