1948 Bomber offensive line
Welcome to Richland Bomber Football

Richland football began on October 11, 1912 with a visit to Kennewick. Though that first game didn't go their way, it kicked off a long, illustrious history that has continued, off and on, since that day.

The mascot has changed from Colts to Broncs and Beavers. Returning to football in 1944 after an 18 year hiatus, Richland football was truly a product of the Manhattan Project. Johnny Eubanks team was nicknamed the "All-Americans" with players hailing from 38 different states.

The Richland Bombers appeared the next season in 1945 after the end of World War II. Coach Fran Rish, having just recently been discharged from the Army, started at Col-Hi in 1946. His career as football, baseball coach and atheletic director spanned the next five decades.

There is plenty more to be found among the pages of bomberfootball.org, so please, peruse the history of football at Richland High School (Col-Hi). Select a head coach to view their records, or a specific season and explore the rosters, game programs, pictures, and news articles.

Thank you for taking time with us today. We hope you enjoy your visit and if you see something you like or if data needs to be corrected, please let us know!.

  • Josh

    Jelinek (7 - 4)

  • Mike

    Neidhold (119 - 55)

  • 1 State Championship
    4 Conference Championships

  • Garrick

    Redden (18 - 11)

  • 1 Conference Championship

  • Lonnie

    Pierson (129 - 63)

  • 1 State Championship
    5 Conference Championships

  • J.D.

    Covington (109 - 44)

  • 1 State Championship
    5 Conference Championships

  • George

    Rallis (10 - 25 - 1)

  • Fran

    Rish (106 - 63 - 10)

  • 8 Conference Championships

  • Fred

    Littau (1 - 8)

  • John F.

    Eubanks (6 - 2 - 1)

  • Raymond V.

    Puette (2 - 4 - 1)

  • VG

    Lowman (3 - 2)

  • Elmer H

    Dixon (0 - 4)

  • C. H.

    Lillie (9 - 9 - 3)
  • Overall Record/Scores
  •  
     
    Bombers
    Opponents
  • Wins
    519
    15,525
    4,809
  • Losses
    294
    3,025
    7,476
  • Ties
    16
    126
    126
  • Total
    829
    18,676
    12,411
  • Team Championships
  • Conference Championships
    23
  • State Championships
    3
  • Conference Record/Scores
  •  
     
    Bombers
    Opponents
  • Wins
    361
    10,833
    3,364
  • Losses
    181
    1,967
    4,536
  • Ties
    7
    86
    86
  • Total
    549
    12,886
    7,986
  • Playoff Record/Scores
  •  
     
    Bombers
    Opponents
  • Wins
    50
    1,575
    630
  • Losses
    31
    441
    928
  • Total
    81
    2,016
    1,558
  • Non-Conference Record/Scores
  •  
     
    Bombers
    Opponents
  • Wins
    108
    3,117
    815
  • Losses
    82
    617
    2,012
  • Ties
    9
    40
    40
  • Total
    199
    3,774
    2,867