Bandits win fifth straight, sweep Phantoms

Bandits 77, Phantoms 35

Richmond's defense pitched a first half shutout, and the offense scored on 11 of 12 possessions as the Bandits beat the Phantoms for the second time this season. Florence threw an interception on their first play, which Robbie Jenkins immediately converted into seven points. Neither Steven Chester, who left the game with an injury, nor Nick Lurty were effective at QB for the Phantoms, combining to go 3 for 9 passing with two interceptions and four sacks! In the second half, Brian Scott stepped in and performed admirably for the Florence offense, but the Bandits' offense never relented. Jenkins threw for 316 yards and seven touchdowns and scrambled for another. Brandon Isaiah, who had his coming out party against Florence March 4, had two backbreaking runs of 31 and 33 yards in the fourth quarter. He had three rushing TDs as the Bandits outgained the Phantoms by 215 yards (406-191).

Player of the Game: Redd Thompson, who caught eight passes for 161 yards and four scores. His 47 yard TD reception in the first quarter tied a league record for the longest play from scrimmage. In the two games against Florence, Redd registered 347 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns!

Offensive Stars: Robbie Jenkins, who again showed a determination to keep plays alive and check through his progressions; Bryan Still, who contributed 134 receiving yards and three scores.

Defensive Stars: Tim Jones, Bishlar Penson, Shannon Davis, and Nate Daniels had an interception each.

Other Links: Times-Dispatch writeup

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