Cannon Richardson leads Frenship defense in season-opening win over Lubbock-Cooper

Frenship linebacker Cannon Richardson returned from an injury-plagued 2025 season to lead his team in a 50-17 victory over Lubbock-Cooper on Friday at Pirate Stadium. The senior recorded multiple stops as the Frenship defense held the Pirates to 58 passing yards and limited their scoring throughout the game. Frenship coach Jay Northcutt noted that while the program is historically known for its high-powered passing attack, this year's defensive unit serves as the team's primary strength. Richardson, who missed time last season due to foot injuries, anchored a front that tallied 10 tackles for loss in the season-opening win. Quarterback James Ordonez supported the performance by throwing for five touchdowns to pace the Tigers' scoring efforts. The victory marks a successful debut for Richardson as he looks to establish the Frenship defense as a dominant unit throughout his final campaign.

• 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Back from injury, Cannon Richardson out to show Frenship defense a strength