Game Recap September 9, 2017

The Wenatchee Panthers came to town and went toe-to-toe with the Bombers through one series. It wasn't enough. Cade Jensen and the Richland offense proceeded in scoring on eight straight possessions en route to a 56-8 home opening victory on a warm, and thankfully clear, September evening.

The first half barage started on the Wenatchee 48 yard line. Starting with the run and gradually moving to the pass, the Bombers started the scoring when Jensen connected with Sammy Cervantes for 15 yards and a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

Adam Weissenfels then executed a perfect onside kick giving the Bombers the ball at midfield. Three plays later, Parker McCary scored from 15 yards out to make it 14-0.

Another three-and-out put the Bombers at the Wenatchee 43. Jensen connected with Ryan Kriskovich for 16 followed by three incompletions. On fourth and ten at the 27, Jensen found Cody Sanderson for 23 yards. McCary pushed it across from the four. 21-0 with  3:34 remaining in the first quarter.

After a pass interference penalty, Wenatchee finally reached the 50 yard line only to see Austin Blakney's pass fall into the arms of Sammy Cervantes who ran it back for another apparent touchdown. But the refs caught the Bombers holding on the return and the Bombers had to settle for the 26 yard line. Eight plays later Jensen connected with Weissenfels for a three-yard touchdown. A bad snap on the hold turned out to be Wenatchee's only ally, Bombers 27, Wenatchee 0 with 43.4 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

The Bomber starting defense was absolutely stellar and without a player like Bellevue's Isaiah Ifanse to break the line the Panthers quickly found themselves punting one more time. Weissenfels took the punt at the Bomber 45 and ran the ball back to the Wenatchee 27. Jensen passed to Weissenfels on the next play for 21 more yards and Tyler Fishback put the dagger in from six yards out and Richland's lead was now extended to 34-0 with 11:48 remaining in the first half which left many in the crowd praying for the mercy of a running clock in the second half.

Mercy for Wenatchee came in the form of the Bomber second string defense. The Panthers behind the strong arm of Austin Blakney mounted a 15 play drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Darius Carlson. A nifty fake by kicker Cameron Wheeler who passed to Gavin Corrigan for the two point conversion put the Panthers on the board at 34-8.

The Bombers, of course were not done. Jensen to McCary yielded a ten yard touchdown thanks, in part, to a great runback on the kickoff by Cody Sanderson. The point after provided some fun when Ryan Kriskovich pitched the ball to kicker Weissenfels who ran it around the end only to turn around and find Kriskovich across the field for the two point conversion. 42-8 Bombers.

The next series capped off the offensive show with Cade Jensen throwing his fourth touchdown pass of the half to Sanderson and the 40 point buffer required for the merciful running clock was realized with the Bombers leading 49-8.

Austin Blakney then used it arms and legs to mount another assault to the Bomber 16 yard line with time running out in the first half. But Adam Weissenfels cut in front of the next pass and ran it back 90 yards for the final score of the evening. With 18.5 seconds remaining in the first half the Bombers held the final 56-8 advantage.

While the second half running clock did provide the secondary players from each side a chance for some time on the field, nobody envied the long ride home to Wenatchee for the Panther players, staff, and parents.

Was this a perfect game for the Bombers? No, it was not. There were still too many penalties. The rash of encroachment penalties at Bellevue were replaced by several holding penalties so Coach Neidhold and the boys have some work to do in order to play a cleaner game. Better to have them now then later against the teeth of the Mid-Columbia Conference.

Next week is another home game, this time against the always tough Kennewick Lions. We hope you join us.

Go Bombers!

  • September 8, 2017
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    2
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    Final
  • Wenatchee Panthers
    0
    8
    0
    0
     
    8
  • Richland Bombers
    27
    29
    0
    0
     
    56
  • 1st Quarter
  • Touchdown: Cade Jensen 15 yard pass to Sammy Cervantes (Adam Weissenfels kick) (6:45)
    Richland 7, Wenatchee 0
  • Touchdown: Parker McCary 15 yard run (Weissenfels kick) (6:03)
    Richland 14, Wenatchee 0
  • Touchdown: Parker McCary 4 yard run (3:34)
    Richland 21, Wenatchee 0
  • Touchdown: Jensen 3 yard pass to Weissenfels (PAT fail) (48.4)
    Richland 27, Wenatchee 0
  • 2nd Quarter
  • Touchdown: Tyler Fishback 6 yard run (Weissenfels kick) (11:48)
    Richland 34, Wenatchee 0
  • Touchdown: Austin Blakney 5 yard pass to Darius Carlson (pass good) (8:11)
    Richland 34, Wenatchee 8
  • Touchdown: Jensen 10 yard pass to McCary (pass good) (7:15)
    Richland 42, Wenatchee 8
  • Touchdown: Jensen 12 yard pass to Cody Sanderson (Weissenfels kick) (2:40)
    Richland 49, Wenatchee 8
  • Touchdown: Weissenfels 90 yard interception return (Weissenfels kick) (18.5)
    Richland 56, Wenatchee 8

Friday September 8, 2017 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 8
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 56
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday September 9, 2016 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 40
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 12
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday October 7, 2011 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 24
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday October 8, 2010 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 19
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 31
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday October 30, 2009 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

  • Big Nine Crossover Series

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 40
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday October 31, 2008 Fran Rish Stadium

  • Big Nine Playoffs

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: Mike Neidhold

Friday September 28, 2007 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 35
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 28
  • Head Coach: Garrick Redden

Friday September 29, 2006 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 26
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
  • Head Coach: Garrick Redden

Friday September 23, 2005 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 27
  • Head Coach: Garrick Redden

Friday September 24, 2004 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 28
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 22
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 31, 2003 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 28
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday November 1, 2002 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 19
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 21
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 5, 2001 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 21
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 20
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 6, 2000 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 35
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 28
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 8, 1999 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 24
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 9, 1998 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 31
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 10, 1997 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 24
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 20
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday November 8, 1996 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 44
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday November 3, 1995 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 4
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 27
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 21, 1994 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 37
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 22, 1993 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 30
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday September 11, 1992 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 32
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday September 13, 1991 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 13
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 10
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday November 2, 1990 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 45
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday November 3, 1989 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 39
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 12
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 28, 1988 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 14
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 34
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 30, 1987 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 28
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

1986

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 10
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: Lonnie Pierson

Friday October 25, 1985 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 41
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1984

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 19
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1983

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 8
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 36
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1982

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

Friday October 9, 1981 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 20
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

Friday October 3, 1980 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1979

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 13
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1978

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 14
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 21
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1977

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 19
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

Friday September 17, 1976 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 13
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 27
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1975

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1974 Bomber Bowl

  • 300th Richland Bomber Football Game

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 17
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 8
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1973

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 23
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

Friday November 3, 1972 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 29
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 6
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

Friday November 5, 1971 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 13
  • Head Coach: J.D. Covington

1970

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 34
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 13
  • Head Coach: George Rallis

1969

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 42
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: George Rallis

Friday September 27, 1968 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
  • Head Coach: George Rallis

Friday November 3, 1967 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 34
  • Head Coach: George Rallis

1966 Fran Rish Stadium

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 21
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 6
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday September 27, 1963 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 19
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1962

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 32
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1959

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 12
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1958

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 20
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1957 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 6
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 15
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday October 19, 1956 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 14
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 28
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1955

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 13
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1954

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 14
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

1953

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday November 7, 1952 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 19
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Saturday November 10, 1951 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 7
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 6
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday September 15, 1950 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 7
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 25
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday September 16, 1949 Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl

    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 6
    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 0
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Friday September 17, 1948 Bomber Bowl

    • Wenatchee
      Panthers
    • 31
    • Richland
      Bombers
    • 12
  • Head Coach: Fran Rish

Wenatchee High School
Wenatchee High School
1101 Millerdale Avenue
Wenatchee, WA
Mascot: Panthers
  • Bombers v. Panthers
  •  
    Games
    Bombers
    Panthers
  • Wins
    39
    990
    304
  • Losses
    22
    204
    542
  • Ties
    1
    7
    7
  • Overall
    62
    1,201
    853
  • Records by Head Coach
  •  
    Wins
    Losses
    Ties
  • Lonnie Pierson
    15
    4
    0
  • Fran Rish
    9
    6
    0
  • J.D. Covington
    9
    6
    0
  • Mike Neidhold
    5
    1
    0
  • Garrick Redden
    1
    2
    0
  • George Rallis
    0
    3
    1
Lee Bofto Field at The Apple Bowl