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2016 Bomber Football
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Lions

Richland 40, Kennewick 0
2016 GAME 3: Thursday September 15, 2016

Game Recap September 18, 2016
Being ranked number one is probably more of a curse than an honor, especially early in the season. Not only is every team looking to take down the top dog, but the adults in charge of the game tend to make sure number one doesn't take their high ranking to mean they can get away with anything. This seems to be a challenge the Richland Bombers are willing to take on, overcoming first half penalty struggles again this week to beat the Kennewick Lions 40-0 in front of a visiting crowd that outnumbered the home crowd.
After struggling last week, the receiving corps cleaned up its act and got their catches in early. After a surprisingly quick punt to end the first offensive series, the Bombers got it going with big catches from Josh Mendoza, Alex Chapman, and sophomore Ryan Kriskovich, culminating in an 11 yard touchdown catch by Mendoza. Richland's relentless defense kept Kennewick frustrated and gave the offense plenty of opportunities to score, although the Lions weren't rolling over so easily. Though clearly overmatched, they played tough and kept the score respectable during the first half. The only one other touchdown coming when running back Ben Stanfield took a pitch from quarterback Paxton Stevens on the left side and showed he was the fastest guy on the field, zipping down the home sideline past three defenders, cutting inside at the 15 to dodge two more, and then plowing the last defender into the endzone to make it a 12 point lead.
Offensively, the Bombers struggled a bit, but the defensive effort was epitomized by one first quarter play. Thwarted by tight coverage in the secondary, the Kennewick quarterback was flushed by the defensive line and rolled out to his right looking for his third receiver. That option was covered by William Harshaw-McDonald, allowing Braden Powell's hot pursuit to pay off with a sack for an eleven yard loss. That was the story of the night for Kennewick —nowhere to go, no options, and no gain.
The second half saw the Bombers electrified, with big plays coming from special teams and the defense. Unfortunately, some of the most exciting plays were called back on penalties, including kick returns by Gaven Brasker and an interception by Adam Weissenfels. These were compensated for by an interception by Chapman, an interception returned for a touchdown by Weissenfels (Weissenfels stepped in front of a pass at the 40 and raced 60 yards, juking the Kennewick QB at the 20) , two touchdowns on the ground from Parker McCary from 21 and 4 yards out, and a 33 yard catch by Chapman to seal the win at 40 points.
The Bomber D got its first shutout, holding the Lions to 48 yards total offense, allowing only one play over ten yards. The offensive and defensive lines proved dominant once again, blasting holes for the backs on offense and flushing the quarterback out of the pocket on defense. For the third straight week the Bombers have scored on the ground and in the air and have multiple players who have scored in each game.
Next week the Southridge Suns come to Fran Rish for Richland's homecoming game. The Suns are athletic and confident at 2-1, sporting a new coach and a revamped offense. Come see some old friends and cheer on the Bombers as they try to remain undefeated this Friday.
Go Bombers!
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Kennewick Lions00000
- 1st Quarter
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Touchdown: Josh Mendoza 11 yard pass from Paxton Stevens (kick fail)
Richland 6, Kennewick 0 - 2nd Quarter
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Touchdown: Ben Stanfield 34 yard run (2-point conversion fail)
Richland 12, Kennewick 0 - 3rd Quarter
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Touchdown: 40 Yard interception return
Richland 19, Kennewick 0 -
Touchdown: Parker McCary 21 yard run (Weissenfels kick)
Richland 26, Kennewick 0 -
Touchdown: Alex Chapman 33 yard pass from Stevens (Weissenfels kick)
Richland 33, Kennewick 0 - 4th Quarter
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Touchdown: McCary 4 yard run (Weissenfels kick)
Richland 40, Kennewick 0
Kennewick Lions
Lions v. Bombers History
Friday October 7, 2022 Fran Rish Stadium
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Saturday October 30, 2021 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday March 5, 2021 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 25, 2019 Fran Rish Stadium
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 19, 2018 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
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KennewickLions
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday September 15, 2017 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
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RichlandBombers
- 48
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Thursday September 15, 2016 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
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KennewickLions
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 9, 2015 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 10, 2014 Fran Rish Stadium
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- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 44
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 11, 2013 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 56
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KennewickLions
- 14
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 5, 2012 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
- 14
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RichlandBombers
- 29
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday October 10, 2008 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 41
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Head Coach: Mike Neidhold
Friday September 2, 2005 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 9
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KennewickLions
- 5
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Head Coach: Garrick Redden
Friday September 10, 2004 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
- 33
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RichlandBombers
- 8
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
Thursday November 6, 2003 Fran Rish Stadium
600th Richland Bomber Football Game
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KennewickLions
- 25
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
Thursday November 7, 2002 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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KennewickLions
- 12
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
Friday September 14, 2001 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
- 12
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RichlandBombers
- 33
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
Friday October 20, 2000 Fran Rish Stadium
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KennewickLions
- 26
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RichlandBombers
- 49
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
Friday October 22, 1999 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1998
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KennewickLions
- 12
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RichlandBombers
- 15
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1997
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KennewickLions
- 20
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RichlandBombers
- 34
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1996
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KennewickLions
- 16
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RichlandBombers
- 44
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1995
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KennewickLions
- 30
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RichlandBombers
- 32
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1994
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KennewickLions
- 17
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RichlandBombers
- 40
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1993
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBombers
- 3
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1992
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KennewickLions
- 36
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RichlandBombers
- 13
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1991
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KennewickLions
- 56
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RichlandBombers
- 7
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1990
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 42
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1989
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KennewickLions
- 27
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1989
Class "AAA" State Playoffs Quarterfinals
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KennewickLions
- 23
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RichlandBombers
- 21
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1988
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KennewickLions
- 18
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RichlandBombers
- 19
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1987
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KennewickLions
- 14
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RichlandBombers
- 35
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1986
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KennewickLions
- 69
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RichlandBombers
- 17
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Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson
1985
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KennewickLions
- 27
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RichlandBombers
- 17
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1984
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KennewickLions
- 41
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RichlandBombers
- 6
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1983
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KennewickLions
- 31
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1983 Fran Rish Stadium
Big Nine Mini-Playoff (Two 8-minute quarters); 400th Richland Bomber Football Game
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KennewickLions
- 14
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RichlandBombers
- 7
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1982
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KennewickLions
- 20
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1981
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KennewickLions
- 14
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RichlandBombers
- 10
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1981
Class "AAA" State Playoffs Quarterfinals
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 34
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Head Coach: JD Covington
Friday September 19, 1980 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 20
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1979
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KennewickLions
- 35
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1978
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandBombers
- 7
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1977
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 21
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1976
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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Head Coach: JD Covington
Friday October 31, 1975
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KennewickLions
- 20
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RichlandBombers
- 35
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1974
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1973
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBombers
- 7
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Head Coach: JD Covington
Friday October 6, 1972 KHS Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 27
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: JD Covington
Friday October 8, 1971 Bomber Bowl
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KennewickLions
- 8
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RichlandBombers
- 28
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Head Coach: JD Covington
1970
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KennewickLions
- 26
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RichlandBombers
- 6
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Head Coach: George Rallis
1969
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandBombers
- 20
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Head Coach: George Rallis
1969
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KennewickLions
- 26
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: George Rallis
1968
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: George Rallis
1967
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 29
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Head Coach: George Rallis
1966 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 13
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KennewickLions
- 13
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1965
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 25
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1964
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KennewickLions
- 20
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RichlandBombers
- 13
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 4, 1963 KHS Stadium
Fran Rish's 100th Victory
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RichlandBombers
- 20
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1962
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1961
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KennewickLions
- 13
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1960
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KennewickLions
- 13
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RichlandBombers
- 18
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1959
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KennewickLions
- 24
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RichlandBombers
- 45
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1958
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KennewickLions
- 26
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RichlandBombers
- 27
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1957 Bomber Bowl
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandBombers
- 20
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 26, 1956 Lions Field
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RichlandBombers
- 33
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KennewickLions
- 0
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1955
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KennewickLions
- 20
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RichlandBombers
- 7
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1954
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KennewickLions
- 13
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RichlandBombers
- 27
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
1953
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBombers
- 32
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 17, 1952 KHS Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 20
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KennewickLions
- 12
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 19, 1951 Bomber Bowl
Homecoming
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KennewickLions
- 7
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RichlandBombers
- 21
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Saturday October 21, 1950 Bomber Bowl
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KennewickLions
- 13
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RichlandBombers
- 32
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 21, 1949 Bomber Bowl
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KennewickLions
- 12
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RichlandBombers
- 14
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 22, 1948 KHS Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 13
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KennewickLions
- 16
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 10, 1947 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 11, 1946 Neil F. Lampson Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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KennewickLions
- 6
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Head Coach: Fran Rish
Friday October 26, 1945 Bomber Bowl
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KennewickLions
- 47
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RichlandBombers
- 6
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Head Coach: Fred Littau
Friday November 16, 1945 KHS Stadium
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RichlandBombers
- 0
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KennewickLions
- 44
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Head Coach: Fred Littau
Friday October 20, 1944
Mascot officially changed from Broncs to Beavers
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RichlandBeavers
- 18
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KennewickLions
- 13
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Head Coach: John F. Eubanks
Thursday November 23, 1944
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KennewickLions
- 6
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RichlandBeavers
- 46
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Head Coach: John F. Eubanks
1926
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KennewickLions
- 0
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RichlandColts
- 0
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Head Coach: Raymond V. Puette
1925
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KennewickLions
- 18
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RichlandColts
- 0
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Head Coach: VG Lowman
1919
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KennewickLions
- 69
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: Elmer H Dixon
1919
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KennewickLions
- 1
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: Elmer H Dixon
1916
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KennewickLions
- 7
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1916
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KennewickLions
- 0
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1915
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KennewickLions
- 8
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1915
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KennewickLions
- 22
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Richland
- 6
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1914
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KennewickLions
- 0
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Richland
- 6
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1914
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KennewickLions
- 0
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Richland
- 41
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1912
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KennewickLions
- 20
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Richland
- 0
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
1912
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KennewickLions
- 39
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Richland
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Head Coach: C. H. Lillie
Kennewick High School


- Kennewick High School
- 500 S Dayton Street
- Kennewick, WA
- Mascot: Lions
- Bombers v. Lions
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GamesBombersLions
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Wins541,535565
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Losses34216875
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Ties31313
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Overall911,7641,453
- Records by Head Coach
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WinsLossesTies
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Fran Rish1461
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Lonnie Pierson1460
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JD Covington1070
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Mike Neidhold830
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George Rallis320
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C. H. Lillie251
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John F. Eubanks200
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Garrick Redden100
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Elmer H Dixon020
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VG Lowman010
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Raymond V. Puette001
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Fred Littau020