The Richmond Hill Wildcats' football team advance in the playoffs after beating Lanier High School 48-34 in the second round of the Class AAAAAA football playoffs in Friday night.
The win advances the Wildcats to the quarterfinals of the Class AAAAAA playoffs for the first time.
The team will host the Valdosta Wildcats in the 3rd round (Elite 8) Friday night, Nov. 29, at Wildcat Stadium
Jalen Rouse was named the Plantation Lumber and Hardware Player of the Game after rushing for 210 yards and touchdowns.
Stats: Final Score: RH 48 (0,20,14,14) Lanier 34 (13,0,7,14)
RH Leading Passers: Tyler Coleman 17/25 176 yds
RH Leading Rushers: Jalen Rouse 23 for 210 yds 5TD, Ashaud Robertson 10 for 34 yds
RH Leading Receivers: Christian Boggs 4 for 25 yds, Jordan Clark 3 for 49yds, Isaiah Allen 3 for 40 yds, Bucky Bayens 3 for 41 yds, Jalen Rouse 3 for 19 yds
RH Leading Tacklers: Timmy Fortson 10 Tackles, Timmy Fortson 8 tackles 1 Int, Nathan Vickers 5 tackles 3tfl 2 sacks, Gregory Freightman 2 tackles 1int
RH Special Teams: Britton Williams 2/2 fg (39,25) 6/6 PAT