Richmond Academy football nearly upsets Benedictine in narrow loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Richmond Academy fell to Benedictine 52-49 on September 25 in a closely contested game at Richmond Academy Stadium. The Musketeers, coached by Keenan Grissett, faced a critical moment late in the game on a 4th and 6 from the Cadets' 21-yard line but were unable to convert. Despite trailing by two scores at halftime, Richmond Academy mounted a comeback, showcasing their resilience and defensive strength with two key turnovers. The loss marks the Musketeers' first of the season, yet highlights their potential as a competitive team in Class 5A.
- •Richmond Academy loses 52-49 to Benediction on September 25.
- •Musketeers come from behind after trailing at halftime.
- •Critical fourth-down pass attempt was deflected late in the game.
- •Two turnovers helped Richmond Academy stay competitive.
- •This marks Richmond Academy's first loss of the season.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Richmond Academy football falls just short of upsetting Benedictine
"The Musketeers came up short in their upset bid against the Cadets. But in the loss, Richmond Academy made a declaration to the rest of the state.
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